2018 Ace of Trumps Shiraz

Name: 2018 Ace of Trumps Shiraz
Brand: Ace of Trumps Vineyard
SKU: AOT-SHZ-2018
Price: 85.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$85

This wine is a fine example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Hand harvested and matured in new and seasoned French oak barriques for 16 months. The wine has a deep ruby colour, intense plum/raspberry aromas and plush velvety tannins that build on the palate to give a very long finish. The stylish French oak adds subtle cedar and smoky notes that marry with the fruit flavours to create an appealing complexity in such a young wine.

This wine is very enjoyable now but will reward patient cellaring for 10-20 years.

‘Ace of Trumps’ is a tribute to our family’s race horse, which won the Adelaide cup in 1875

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Awards

95 points (2018 VINTAGE) Nick Butler
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Reviews

93 points
Dark purple red with crimson edges – it’s no glass-stainer. A wall of mocha and oak and blackberries – imposing aromas – dense and unyielding. A few more swirls of the glass reveals dark chocolate and dried plums. The underlying fruit is exceptional – rich and still elegant. Sinewed and serious – many “reserve” wines involve more oak and more ripeness, though this sits firmly in the ‘less is
more’ category

nick butler | the real review

2018 Ace of Trumps Shiraz

$85.00

Technical Details

Vineyard:

McLaren Vale

Year Planted: 2001

Elevation: 195m

Aspect: South facing

Orientation: North/South

Geology: Mild day time temperatures, cool
nights, fruit in excellent condition with
intense flavours

Rainfall: 328.3 mm

Mean Jan Temp: 30.1°C

First Vintage, Warm year, Record low rainfall. Good yields, power and finess

Harvested: 27/02/18

Yield: 4.16 tonnes

Baume: 14.5

Acid: 5.3

pH: 4.04

Barrel Aged: 16 months

Oak: 37% new French

“Ace of Trumps 2018 shows real depth and intent. There’s intensity, but also restraint dark berries, spice and a beautiful structure that holds everything together. It drinks beautifully now, but you can tell it will reward patience. A standout wine that lives up to its name.”

EMMA R.

“Ace of Trumps 2018 shows real depth and intent. There’s intensity, but also restraint dark berries, spice and a beautiful structure that holds everything together. It drinks beautifully now, but you can tell it will reward patience. A standout wine that lives up to its name.”

EMMA R.

“Ace of Trumps 2018 shows real depth and intent. There’s intensity, but also restraint dark berries, spice and a beautiful structure that holds everything together. It drinks beautifully now, but you can tell it will reward patience. A standout wine that lives up to its name.”

EMMA R.