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Langhorne Creek Shiraz from South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula.

The Winner's Tank draws from Langhorne Creek, a region in South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula known for producing structured, fruit-forward Shiraz. The winery's portfolio centers on this varietal—a grape that thrives in the region's warm climate and gravelly soils, developing deep color and ripe tannin structure. The Velvet Sledgehammer Limited Release Shiraz and the core Shiraz bottling form the backbone of the range, both expressions that have attracted attention from major wine publications including Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, and Decanter. Langhorne Creek's maritime influence moderates temperature swings, allowing Shiraz to achieve phenolic ripeness while retaining freshness—a balance evident in wines from this corner of South Australia.

Peak score90 / 100
RegionLanghorne CreekAddressThe grapes are sourced from the Knight family estate in Langhorne Creek, known for creating soft, accessible Shiraz., Wine Profile: The signature Shiraz features aromas of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, and pepper with soft tannins., Origin Story: Commenced in 2004, the name comes from the tradition where the winning local Langhorne Creek football team paints the water tank in their team colors., Availability: These wines are often distributed by Epicurean Wines and are popular in Australian markets for their value, with vintages such as the 2023 receiving accolades., www.epicureanwines.com, +5, If you are looking for specific vintages or want to find a retailer, I can help you:, Search for current online stockists in Australia, Australia
Top winesShiraz · Velvet Sledgehammer Limited Release Shiraz
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