2021 Philip Shaw Edinburgh Sparkling
2021 Philip Shaw Edinburgh Sparkling
"Mid-yellow colour with a creamy foaming head. Very toasty, quite complex bouquet showing some aged character. Nutty traces, perhaps a trace of oak. Lovely soft, silky texture, good flavour and character, excellent balance. This bottle may not be a recent release, as it seems to have more aged character than earlier tastings." 90/100 Huon Hooke - The Real Review
2021 Philip Shaw Edinburgh Sparkling
Variety: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot noir
Region of Origin: Orange NSW
Tasting Notes
Excellent light straw colour with fine mousse. Vibrant bouquet with complex creamy and autolysis. Full and fine with superb bead. The pinot noir donates drive and depth whilst the chardonnay contributes to the volume and vibrance. The combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir creates a balance with great length and structure- this wine has an abundance of savoury complexity with brilliance and focus.
Wine Making
The winemaker is Daniel Shaw, son of the famous Philip Shaw. The first pick of a harvest, the Edinburgh is picked in mid-February when acid and flavour align. Grapes are hand harvested and whole bunch pressed to limit extraction of tannins. Juice is handled oxidatively. Fermented in 100% older oak with indigenous yeast. Natural Malolactic fermentation in spring.
The Vineyards
The Philip Shaw Wines was founded by Philip in 2004 marking the beginning of a new era focused on crafting the distinctive cool-climate terroir of Orange. The vineyard called Koomooloo, was originally planted by him in 1989 at an elevation of approximately 900 meters including Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Viognier. The legacy of Philip Shaw Wines continues today under the stewardship of Philip's sons, Daniel and Damian Shaw, who took over the reins in 2015. The Orange region itself is characterized by its cool temperatures during the growing season and dry autumns, conditions that are ideal for grape growing. The combination of geology, soils, climate, and elevation in this area contributes to the production of grapes and wines with distinct flavours and colours.