Quoin Rock Shiraz 2018

The name Quoin Rock found its inspiration from the Agulhas area the most southern tip of Africa where Quoin Point is the second most southernly point and where Quoin Rock Wines’ conservation farm Boskloof is located. Ships rounding the cape on their way back from or to markets in the east from the mid-1400’s to these modern times would stop over at the cape of good hope — todays Table Bay Harbour Cape Town to replenish their boats with fresh produce. Farms like Quoin Rock would rush produce to the harbour and from the late 1660’s wines from South Africa started forming part of the goods delivered to the port.

The Shiraz was left to age in 50% new French oak 225-litre and 500-litre barrels. After spending 22 months in barrels, the wine was blended and bottled, where it spent four years before being released. This Rhône-style Shiraz showcases white pepper, plums, and cassis on the nose, which follow through with a rich, textured pallet. The new oak plays a supportive role, adding hints of pencil shavings and oak spice while still respecting and enhancing the fruit profile on the palate of this well-balanced wine.