Domenica Shiraz 2021
The Wine
Domenica Estate Shiraz is grown on a southern sloping ridge of our vineyard. 2021 was a cool growing season with a long ripening window, resulting in perfectly balanced fruit. A welcome return to kind growing conditions after losing the 2020 crop.
The small parcel was fermented in concrete before ageing in French barrique. The wine shows a remarkable level of detail in the flavour and aroma profile. It is powerful and has the structure to live for many years. Peter Graham
96 Points Ned Goodwin MW ‘Fine shiraz in these parts is almost an inevitability given diurnal shifts, granite soils and largely, impressive viticulture. Great terroir. Lifted aromas of mace, violets, cloves, black olives, blueberries and pepper grind. A marinade of steak in the mix. This is a stunning shiraz, mid-weighted, nicely furled and offering real propulsion across the mouth, given the freshness and pliant tannic fiber. Exceptional wine. Drink or hold.’
96 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review ‘Deep-ish red-purple colour with a sweetly floral, peppery/spicy, vegetable and sweetly ripe berry-fruit bouquet; the wine is full bodied and rich but also elegant, with smooth supple texture, and a fleshy mouth-feel that is quite decadent. Very stylish and aromatic, with great drinkability Is there some viognier in this?
The Finer Details
Variety - Shiraz
Country - Australia
Region - Victoria
Sub Region - Beechworth
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2021
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Domenica sits 460m above sea level atop the granite ridge sweeping away to the south west of Beechworth. The wines are vividly reflective of their origin, a gripping mineral texture encasing the mature vine vitality of the varietals chosen to express it.
Winemaking is traditional. Taste is more important than numbers. The yeasts comes from the site, not a packet. Pressings, solids and lees all play their part completing the picture. The wines are carefully maintained in oak bariques before being bottled unfiltered.
Winemaker Peter Graham cut his teeth at nearby Giaconda, where he worked as assistant winemaker for thirteen years.
