Coriole Estate Shiraz is an exceptional South Australian wine renowned for its elegant, complex, and spicy flavor profile. Made from the finest, hand-harvested fruit grown in the iconic McLaren Vale region, this Shiraz boasts a deep ruby color, aromas of blackberry and plum, and sweet, luscious tannins. On the palate, the flavors are juicy and intense with notes of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon. It is a full-bodied wine with a long, smooth finish, making it the perfect accompaniment to hearty meat dishes, bold cheeses, and chocolate desserts. Coriole Estate Shiraz is a true expression of the terroir and winemaking expertise of its producers.

Tasting Notes

The 2019 Estate Shiraz shows abundant fruit flavours that Coriole's 50-year-old vineyards provide. Aromas of mulberry, blackberry, chocolate and plum. The palate is bright and full bodied with succulent tannins and great concentration of dark-berried fruit. A classic example from a superb vintage.

About the Winery

Hugh and Molly Lloyd founded cariole back in 1967. The first wine here was released two years later, in 1969. The Lloyd family still owns the estate, which is managed by the third and second generations.

Coriole is located in the McLaren vale region on the undulating hills, which is within the sea sight. It is only one hour from Adelaide. The farmhouses date to 1860, and are still the garden and cellar epicentre. The first original vineyards date back to 1919.

The major variety on the estate is shiraz, it is the traditional McLaren vale that goes back about 150 years. Coriole is a big name in Australia and pioneers Italian and Sangiovese varieties since 1985. Coriole is one of the most beautiful spots in Australia. It looks south towards McLaren vale vineyards, Fleurieu bight, and Willunga range. On the estate there are lots of shiraz vines, some of which are the region's oldest.

Coriole has been dedicated to finding some of the most exciting and new varieties for Australia, and that is how the Sangiovese vineyard was planted back in 1985. In 2010 and 2001, Piquepoul and Ffiano vineyards were planted, respectively. These three varieties were pioneered by Coriole in Australia.

There have been vines in the McLaren Vale region since 1838. Because of these long active years, the different wine companies in the region have formed and supportive and very close community that works with marketing and cooperative wine projects together. This has contributed greatly to the way the region is. With a long history, the first vines to be planted in the Coriole site date to 1973.

Coriole Australia started with 12 acres under vines that had been planted after world war I in 1919. Hugh and Molly took over Coriole as the sole owners in 1969 when the first Coriole wine was released. Today, the Lloyd family still develops and manages the estate.

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