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  K1 by Geoff Hardy Shiraz 2013
 
 
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Sensed that this is just waking from a slumber, unravelling, unfurling, revealing itself. Pencil shaving oak, spice, black fruit with a touch of dried herb in the mix too. Possesses a medium bodied elegance, a mineral coolness that also supports black fruit by way of plum and cherry with a little lift of blue fruit. In many respects its a wine of subtlety, of elegance. It finishes elegantly, effortlessly, tannin is present, not an overt presence - more a fine coating to conclude.

K1 Shiraz has a dense inky colour, with excellent concentration. The nose shows beautiful plum and black cherry fruit with heady spice notes of cloves and black pepper. It is reflecting the generosity of the K1 vineyard 'terroir' on the Shiraz variety. We love Geoff Hardy at Winebox and the K1 wines are always his most expressive and pleasing.


Awards and Accolades

91 Points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
"Co-fermented with a small percentage of viognier, matured for 20 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak (20% new in total). The bright hue may have been enhanced by the viognier, the bouquet likewise, but it's a narrow call, one that continues to tease on the medium-bodied palate. Is deconstruction really necessary? Absolutely not."

2012 Vintage:

Gold Medal: Wine Showcase Magazine, October 2014 (2012)
4 stars - Winestate Magazine World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge (2012)

2010 Vintage: 94 Points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
Crimson-red; yet further evidence of the Adelaide Hills' ability to withstand hot vintages; here red and black cherry accompany plum on the medium-bodied palate, with just a tweak of spicy savoury notes on the finish.

From the Winery

The K1 Shiraz reflects the generosity of the K1 vineyard 'terroir' on the Shiraz variety. The K1 Shiraz has a dense inky colour with excellent concentration. The nose is lean with upfront white pepper and potpourri aromas with hints of stone fruits and dried orange. The palate is reserved and elegant with plum and white pepper. The concentrated fruit flavours are well balanced with a mix of quality French and American oak, finished off perfectly with silken tannins. Although enjoyable now, the combination of these qualities suggest this wine will age gracefully well into the next decade.

Matured for 20mths in 80% French barriques, & 20% American Hogsheads. 40% new oak, and 60% aged between 2 and 5 years.



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WBW Rating: 95/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
Winemaker: Geoff Hardy
Drink now until: 2024
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
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