{"product_id":"2021-dalwhinnie-the-pinnacle-shiraz-750ml","title":"2021 Dalwhinnie The Pinnacle Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Dalwhinnie The Pinnacle Shiraz is a single vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz from the highest and steepest site on the estate. Sourced from a prized cool-climate vintage, it captures Dalwhinnie's signature balance of dark fruit intensity, spice, fine structure and long-lived elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was a standout vintage at Dalwhinnie, with a mild and long growing season allowing fruit to be picked at optimal ripeness while retaining moderate alcohol and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinnacle vineyard is the highest and steepest site on the estate. The fruit was hand harvested, destemmed and divided into small open-fermented batches. After 15 days on skins, the wine was pressed to new and used French oak puncheons and matured on ferment lees for 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle vineyard Shiraz from Dalwhinnie's highest and steepest estate site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e97 points from Robert Parker The Wine Advocate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e97 points from Halliday Wine Companion 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand harvested and matured in French oak puncheons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong drinking window from 2024 to 2047.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021 Vintage. Tasted February 2024. Recommended drinking: 2024-2047.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Halliday Wine Companion 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Impressive purity, fragrance, intensity and length.\" Made from hand-picked, destemmed fruit and matured in French oak puncheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a powerful and strongly structured shiraz with a long carry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, dark purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant warm spices complement the dark plum fruit intensity of this single vineyard wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied with great drive and length of flavour. Expressive, powerful and rewarding, with waves of rich dark fruits, warm spices and subtle cedar oak rolling across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with beef and venison, especially grilled steak, roast lamb, slow-braised beef and richly flavoured game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink from 2024 to 2047.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Dalwhinnie\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalwhinnie is one of Victoria's most iconic wine producers, set high in the Pyrenees near Moonambel. Established in 1976, the estate sits at 595 metres above sea level and is known for brooding yet elegant Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from a remote, cool-climate vineyard amphitheatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Dalwhinnie Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Pyrenees, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cellarhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52320570704174,"sku":"4374226693","price":91.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/NVThePinnacleShiraz_shopify.jpg?v=1784257554","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2021-dalwhinnie-the-pinnacle-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}