The 2020 vintage is noted for its opaque burgundy to brick-red color, suggesting deep extraction and some barrel maturity. The nose reveals loamy herbal aromas evolving into dark berries and mocha, while the palate offers red cherry and berry fruit with a spicy kick. Despite its richness, the wine maintains a balance that prevents it from feeling heavy.

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The Executioner is a blend of Shiraz 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 43% and Viognier 2% it's produced from our premium vineyard and is our Flag Ship wine. This wine receives 2 years of barrel aging and 1 year of bottle aging prior it's release.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 16.9% ABV
Closure: Not confirmed
Harvest: 2020
Oak: 24 months in seasoned French and American oak barrels, followed by 1 year of bottle ageing
Varietals: 55% Shiraz, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Viognier
Farming: Conventional viticulture
Vineyard Area: Shinas Estate Vineyard, north-western Victoria, Australia; average vine age approximately 38 years
Harvest: Picked at optimum flavour ripeness; exact harvest dates not confirmed
Vinification: Grapes are gently crushed and fermented in separate batches with inoculated yeast. Fermentation takes place in American 300L hogshead barrels, with approximately 10 days of skin contact. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before further maturation in seasoned oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with a measured addition of sulphur, then aged in bottle for one year before release.
Winemaker: George Shinas
Region: Murray River, Victoria, Australia

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye steak, roast lamb, slow-cooked beef short ribs, venison, game dishes and mature hard cheeses.