Beklyn Shiraz 2018
Primary flavours

Blueberry

Dark Fruit

Plum

Earthy

Herbs

Liquorice

Olives

Pepper

Smoky
Details
This is a pretty powerful and serious wine, born from years of hard work and passion. It leads with an aroma that is a blend of ripe berries and various brown spices, with a soft oak influence can be accredited to quality fruit and the measured use of French oak. Lastly a full-bodied palate that fills the mouth, lingers and finishes with fine tannins and a hint of black pepper.
Mark and Rebekah Shaw began their journey and love for wine in 1994, by working in vineyards situated in the wine region of McLaren Vale. Hard days of tending to vines by hand and then gently coaxing the juice from them in the winery developed their passion for artisanal production. They always harboured a dream to make wine for themselves... In 2002 they built their first home with three young children in Currency Creek on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula. Here their love for producing wine took flight and they planted their first vineyard. The property was named Beklyn meaning “Pretty Brook” which derives from the passage of water flowing through the Beklyn Estate.
Mark and Rebekah Shaw began their journey and love for wine in 1994, by working in vineyards situated in the wine region of McLaren Vale. Hard days of tending to vines by hand and then gently coaxing the juice from them in the winery developed their passion for artisanal production. They always harboured a dream to make wine for themselves... In 2002 they built their first home with three young children in Currency Creek on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula. Here their love for producing wine took flight and they planted their first vineyard. The property was named Beklyn meaning “Pretty Brook” which derives from the passage of water flowing through the Beklyn Estate.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
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 full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, high alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Currency Creek
country
Australia
Grape type
Shiraz
Wine Maker
Beklyn
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Single Vineyard
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
This delightfully robust Shiraz from Currency Creek is going to put a smile on everyone’s face when served with medium-rare steaks, especially when drizzled with a homemade peppercorn sauce. However, there are loads of great options when it comes to this food-friendly wine; give it a go with smoky grilled eggplant, roast leg of lamb, or Greek-style lamb or goat dishes with piles of fresh herbs.
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Food

BBQ

Braised Beef

Sausage
Tastes

Rich
Moods

Any and all
Seasons

Winter

Autumn
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Currency Creek, Australia
Currency Creek is a wine region in South Australia, near the coastal town of Goolwa. The region has a cool maritime climate that avoids extremes of hold and cold weather. The climate is cooler than Langhorne Creek, and being west facing, it bears some climatic similarities to Margaret River, WA; as you may have guessed, Cabernet Sauvignon performs well here, showing well-defined varietal character, and with cooler vintages showing notes of coffee, becoming rich and more fruity, black berried as it becomes riper. Other well-suited varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Merlot. The soils in Currency Creek are mainly composed of deep, fertile alluvial deposits and provide good drainage, which contributes to the quality of the grapes and the wines produced. Lack of rainfall can be an issue in the region, thankfully there’s groundwater is readily available to compensate during dry seasons.
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