Patritti Lot Three Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Our Family Range reflects the progression of the Patritti business since its establishment in 1926. The single vineyard wines showcase our founder’s understanding of the importance of terroir through the selection and subsequent purchase of these sites.

In 1960 Giovanni Patritti needed to acquire more land to sustain the growth of the Dover Gardens winery and the natural choice was the nearby region of McLaren Vale. He purchased the property at Lot Three Elliot Road, Blewitt Springs and by 1969 twenty-five acres of Shiraz had been planted. With an average age of 50 years, the vines on this site give the Lot Three Shiraz an identity of its own.

VINEYARD

Our vineyard at Lot Three Elliot Road, Blewitt Springs was planted to Shiraz through the 1960s on the ancient 56 million year old soil known as North Maslin Sand. An elevation of 156 metres, sandy free-draining soil and mild to warm climate create an ideal growing medium for our old vines.

TASTING COMMENTS

Dark purple in colour with a bright crimson hue; the nose displays blue fruits, plum and raspberry, but it also has a savoury edge with wet slate and subtle integrated oak. The palate is seamlessly integrated, structured and long. Plum and blue fruit flavours work well with oak derived complexities of subtle coffee and dark chocolate. Drink now or cellar for 15+ years.

OAK

New and seasoned French oak demi muids and puncheons – 14 months 

Alc/Vol:  14.5%  |  TA: 6.8g/L  |  pH: 3.4  |  RS: 1.3g/L

WINEMAKERS 

James Mungall & Ben Heide

AWARDS

Gold medal (95 points) – Decanter World Wine Awards 2021

Gold medal – AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2020

Gold medal - China Wines & Spiritis Awards 2020