Magpie’s Cottage, surrounded by pristine oceans, majestic forests and world-class vineyards, nurtured a life-long connection between our family and the Margaret River wine region. ‘Birdhouse’ pays homage to the memories and history created within Magpie’s Cottage.
COLOUR
Dark plum with ruby hue.
NOSE
Ripe plum, violets and pepper.
PALATE
Dark berries, savoury spice, elegant tannins with a long fruit-driven finish.
WINEMAKING
Fruit was harvested when flavour, tannin and acid were all in balance. Fruit was fermented in two batches, one batch 100% whole berries, one batch 50% whole / 50% crushed. Wines were pressed off into tank, settled then transferred to French oak barrels. Careful barrel selection brought together rich fruit, firm tannins and a tight acidity to come together beautifully, producing a Shiraz of great structural integrity and one that will reward careful cellaring.
VINTAGE NOTES
2019 was a long, cool vintage. It started off with a cooler than average spring and summer and this followed through vintage. Canopy management and attention to detail were key to getting fruit ripe and avoiding disease. Yields were low across the board.
QUICK NOTES
Vintage 2019
Winemaker/s Kate Morgan
Grape Variety 100% Shiaz
Growing area 95% Margaret River, WA, 5% Geographe, WA
Alc % Vol 14% v/v
Titratable acidity 5.8 g/l
PH 3.52
Cellar Potential 5 to 8 years
Maturation 9 months
Bottled February 2020
Oak French 24% New 76% Seasoned
Vegan Friendly
Please note some wines orders may take 2-5 days to prepare for shipment.
