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Description of Domaine Pete's Pure
Pete's Pure, based in the Murray Darling, exemplifies Duxton Vineyards' commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity. This Australian estate stands out for its wines that capture the essence of their sunny region, offering approachable, smooth, and fruit-rich wine profiles.
Description of the Cuvée Shiraz
Pete's Pure Shiraz is a robust, full-bodied red that embodies the richness of the grape variety. Grown in ideal Shiraz conditions, this wine reveals a complexity and depth that is carefully preserved through fruit-friendly winemaking methods.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Powerful aromas of blackberry, plum and black pepper dominate, with undertones of chocolate and vanilla due to oak maturation. This bouquet is typical of Australian Shiraz, offering a rich and engaging olfactory experience.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Shiraz
- Profile: On the palate, the wine is dense with a well-integrated tannic structure and a long aromatic persistence. The balance between ripe tannins and refreshing acidity makes this wine both powerful and accessible.
- Cellaring Potential: Although delicious when young, this Shiraz can develop and gain complexity over several years in the cellar.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Perfect for accompanying red meat dishes such as braised beef or game, Pete's Pure Shiraz also pairs well with aged cheeses and spicy dishes, bringing a richness that complements the intense flavours.
The little history of the country
Australia
Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other. Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around major cities. Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines which are defined by their terroir.