Windowrie Wines 'Sakura' Shiraz 2023
Primary flavours
Blueberry
Dark Fruit
Plum
Graphite
Iodine
Mocha
White Pepper
Details
This is a Shiraz in name, but don't immediately jump to thinking this is big and powerful. The 'Sakura' Shiraz is more bright and blue fruited, with a gorgeous colour and aromatic nose. The wine has plenty of typical white pepper and a good chunk of oak that helps flesh this out nicely.
Windowrie is a pioneering western NSW winery that has cleverly turned their whole world around to become a fully organic and minimal intervention producer with a whole swag of clever wines in their portfolio. Still run by the forward-thinking O'Dea family, this estate has the ultimate desire to 'live in a chemical-free, sustainable environment that reflect where we are and what we believe in. While Canowindra is known as the ballooning capital of Australia, you there's more than hot air here. We like the colourful range of classy wines under the 'Sakura' range and the 'Pig in the House' range is a delightful expression of wines made under the hands-off banner.
Windowrie is a pioneering western NSW winery that has cleverly turned their whole world around to become a fully organic and minimal intervention producer with a whole swag of clever wines in their portfolio. Still run by the forward-thinking O'Dea family, this estate has the ultimate desire to 'live in a chemical-free, sustainable environment that reflect where we are and what we believe in. While Canowindra is known as the ballooning capital of Australia, you there's more than hot air here. We like the colourful range of classy wines under the 'Sakura' range and the 'Pig in the House' range is a delightful expression of wines made under the hands-off banner.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Central Ranges
country
Australia
Grape type
Shiraz
Wine Maker
Windowrie Wines
Alcohol
14.2%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Organic
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
NSW
Pairing guide
A great bottle of Shiraz is always welcome at our dining table, and we know you’re going to love this deeply flavourful bottle from Windowrie’s winery in Canowindra, NSW. It’s a perfect choice for pairing with barbecued beef steaks or lamb chops, and it will work brilliantly with racks of ribs and homemade burgers, too. Bean and lentil dishes, slow-roast lamb shoulder or braised beef, Mexican stews with brisket and other melt-in-the-mouth meats, strong cheeses and roast root vegetables like sweet potato will also provide fabulous pairing partners.
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Food
BBQ
Red Meat
Tastes
Rich
Moods
Any and all
Seasons
Winter
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Central Ranges, Australia
The Central Ranges wine region is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is known for producing a wide range of very high-quality wine styles, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Semillon. The region has a diverse range of climates, soil types, and altitudes, which allows for a variety of grape-growing conditions across a number of different, exciting styles. The Central Ranges region is home to many small, family-run wineries and larger, more commercial operations. The area is popular with tourists, and many wineries offer tastings and tours of their facilities.
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