Sholto Wines

Canberra District Syrah

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Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Alternative wines made from mainstream grape varieties is the name of the game for Canberra District’s boutique @sholtowines.

As Jake Carter, owner of Sholto Wines said to me, he wants to “show people just how versatile these varieties can be”.
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So what exactly does Jake mean by alternative wines? Here’s what he told me..
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“All of my white wines receive skin contact because I believe that is where a lot of the flavour and texture is and my Rieslings are given barrel fermentation to add a different element to the variety. And a lot of my reds go through Carbonic Maceration and extended skin contact to broaden the flavour profile.“
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How cool is that! When Jake offered to send me a couple of samples, I definitely had to say yes. I was intrigued! Thank you Jake!

This here is the Sholto 2018 Syrah and let’s just say, it went down pretty well in our house.

We found it a deep red-mauve colour in the glass. The nose is full and alluring. Think dark juicy fruits, cloves and pepper spice with a hint of leather. While in the mouth the flavours coat your entire mouth and evoke thoughts of cedar wood, pomegranate and black currant. Well balanced with a silky texture.

This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!

Alternative wines made from mainstream grape varieties is the name of the game for Canberra District’s boutique @sholtowines.

As Jake Carter, owner of Sholto Wines said to me, he wants to “show people just how versatile these varieties can be”.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So what exactly does Jake mean by alternative wines? Here’s what he told me..
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“All of my white wines receive skin contact because I believe that is where a lot of the flavour and texture is and my Rieslings are given barrel fermentation to add a different element to the variety. And a lot of my reds go through Carbonic Maceration and extended skin contact to broaden the flavour profile.“
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How cool is that! When Jake offered to send me a couple of samples, I definitely had to say yes. I was intrigued! Thank you Jake!

This here is the Sholto 2018 Syrah and let’s just say, it went down pretty well in our house.

We found it a deep red-mauve colour in the glass. The nose is full and alluring. Think dark juicy fruits, cloves and pepper spice with a hint of leather. While in the mouth the flavours coat your entire mouth and evoke thoughts of cedar wood, pomegranate and black currant. Well balanced with a silky texture.

This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!

Dec 7th, 2019