94 Points - The Wine Journal. The Lou Miranda Estate Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meets the exacting standards for which this prized wine is known. In a typical year, just 200 cases of this sensational wine are made, which has helped make the Lou Miranda Estate Heritage Series 1907 one of Australias most sought-after red wines.

Wine Press Ratings

94 Points - The Wine Journal (2018 Vintage)

"A powerhouse of flavor, this Shiraz leads with a bold oaked style, showcasing prominent notes of vanilla and mocha. The aromatic profile is further enriched with herbal nuances, while plums and dark red berries add depth. The palate mirrors this intensity, with oak continuing to dominate, allowing subtle red fruit notes to emerge. Soft tannins and a lingering finish make this wine a complex and thoroughly enjoyable Barossa Shiraz."

Taste

Deep dark crimson in colour this is a full-throttle, bold, ripe Barossa Shiraz that marries concentration with complexity. The bouquet is intense, heady, bold, and packed with black fruits, charcoal, vanilla, mint, and red blooms. The decadently rich, wonderfully textured palate offers juicy blackberries alongside prunes, fresh raspberries, dried strawberries, black butter, wild herbs and spices. On the finish high roast coffee beans, chocolate, liquorice are offset by a shot of cranberries which impart freshness and balance. A big, brash, old-style Australian Shiraz from some of the oldest vines in Aus, this is a wine every lover of serious Australian wines should try at least once.

About the Producer

Lou Miranda is a family-owned boutique producer located in the heart of Australias famed Barossa Valley. Now run by Lou and his three daughters Lisa, Angela and Victoria, their winemaking philosophy is simple but successful, You can only make great wine with great fruit. The family see themselves as custodians of exceptional vineyards, some of which date back to 1898. These receive high levels of manual care, while in the winery intervention is kept to a minimum to promote their wines natural beauty. Their approach has seen them win dozens of awards and earn a global reputation for excellence. Lou Mirandas Fierce III range offers an affordable taste of top-flight Australian wine and should be in every wine lovers cellar.