Cowpunk Shiraz

Summary: Cowpunk are small batch wines made from single sites, crafted by Aaron Mercer and grown by long term friends and acquaintances. 100% unashamedly natural, Cowpunk is leading the charge for the modern drinker seeking wines made in a hands-off manner but still want complexity and enjoyment. Made by award winning winemaker Aaron Mercer this dynamic brand is organic, vegan, preservative free and features no additions.

Winemaking: Harvesting in the cool of night, the fruit was cold soaked for two days prior to undergoing primary fermentation for another ten days prior to pressing. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in clay amphora and some older puncheon, where it was stored for an additional nine months prior to bottling. There was a small addition of sulphur prior to bottling.

Tasting Note: The truest expression of cool climate, high altitude Shiraz from certified organic vineyards of Orange NSW. Showcasing purity, drive and focus, the wine underwent ferment and ageing in clay amphora for 9 months. The shape of the clay amphora keeps the wine in constant movement and the porosity of clay between steel and oak allows gentle oxygen contact, building richness and texture, allowing the ample tannins of the wine to resolve while still showing generous fruit the length of the palate.