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Rubus Shiraz Barossa
Rubus Project
Australia - South Australia - Barossa Valley

The Rubus Project was created by Fran Kysela as a way to source & sell incredible wines at value prices. All wines in this international project are hand-selected by Fran Kysela. Rubus wines are fruit driven, true-to-type values that over deliver - a true representation of quality for the consumer at an excellent price.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from the second largest vineyard owner in the Barossa Valley, mostly from Bay of Biscay soils. The wine features 15% super premium Shiraz, which was aged in rich American oak coopered in France (more delicate & yielding more elegant, longer tannins). The remaining wine saw American oak, most of which was sourced from the Appalachian mountain range. The coopers say that these barrels add a spicy nose and creamy mid palate, almost like lemon cream. They tend to have less sweet oak character and therefore helps retain the perception of acid line.

This richly concentrated Barossa Shiraz is indicative of the style for which Australia's top production region is famous. The wine is dark in color, rich and dense. There are ample tannins balanced by the powerful fruit. You will note the hints of blackberries, mint, and eucalyptus flavors upfront and in the finish.

Specifications
Appellation
Barossa Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
98% Shiraz & 2% Viognier
Soil type
carbonaceous clay (Bay of Biscay)
Vinification
The Viognier was co-fermented (50/50) with super premium Shiraz, then back blended with Shiraz before filling to oak. Malolactic fermentation; alcohol fermentation. 15% aged in American oak coopered in France; 85% aged in American oak coopered in America.
Pairings

Try Rubus Barossa Shiraz with rich dishes like lamb shank, Osso bucco, beef steak or roast duck.

Reviews and News

2018 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 88 PTS - WA

2018 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 88 PTS - WA

wa88"Made for the American importer, Kysela Père et Fils, by Thorn-Clarke, the 2018 Shiraz offers a bold mouthful of slightly jammy cherry and berry fruit. Hints of dried spices and vanilla add nuance to a full-bodied, supple wine that delivers plenty of flavor. - Joe Czerwinski"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #253, February 2021), 88 pts

2015 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 90 PTS - WS
2015 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 90 PTS - JD
2014 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 93 PTS - GOLD MEDAL & BEST BUY - BTI
2013 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 92 PTS - WE
2013 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 90 PTS - WINE VALUE - WA
2012 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 90 PTS - WS
2010 Rubus Barossa Shiraz - 90 PTS - WS

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