Cooter & Cooter
In 2012, Kimberley and James Cooterfound their dream vineyard and established Cooter & Cooter. Located on the southern slopes of Whites Valley in McLaren Vale, their 70-acre estate is a tapestry of exceptional grape varieties. The vineyard features Shiraz vines planted in the mid-nineties, offering rich and expressive flavours. It also boasts some beautifully gnarled old vine Grenache from 1960, alongside younger Grenache, Cabernet, and more recent plantings of Mataro and Fiano.
Their dedication to sustainable agriculture guides every aspect of their vineyard management. They strive to minimize environmental impact and resource use and are proud to be certified organic and biodynamic. Additionally, Cooter & Cooter are certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA), reflecting their commitment to responsible and forward-thinking practices.
MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ 2022
Tasting Notes
A bright and refreshing expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Fruit forward, round and fleshy. Smooth tannins give rise to a long, moreish finish.
Vinification
Hand-picked in mid-late February and fermented with indigenous yeast in open top fermenters, with 12% whole bunch. The Shiraz spent a total of 14 days on skins. While the Grenache (3%) spent 11 days on skins, naturally beginning fermentation on day 3. Pressed together into seasoned puncheons. Matured in 100% 4-year-old French oak for 8 months. Blended just prior to bottling. No fining.
Vintage Notes
The 2021 ripening season was met with average rainfall for the first time in at least 3 vintages. Not only did McLaren Vale experience a wet winter, but also a luscious spring and a significantly cooler summer. This created magnificent ripening conditions from fruit set and flowering through veraison to final ripening. Yields were back up compared with the previous few vintages, coupled with arguably the best quality vintage so far this century. While vintage was long and drawn out, it created a relaxed picking environment and enabled superb balance of natural acidity, texture and tannin in the resulting wines.
Technical Details
Variety Shiraz 97%, Grenache 3%
Region Whites Valley, McLaren Vale
Age of Vines 25 years, 61 years (Grenache)
Single vineyard – estate grown
Harvest Date March 2021
Analysis Alc: 14%, pH: 3.61 GF: 0.8g/L
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