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2018 Billi Billi Shiraz
$20.00
$120.00
Finely structured tannins frame this medium bodied, generous wine, finishing with good balance and length. Our Billi Billi Shiraz is sourced from a selection of premium cool climate vineyards throughout Victoria; predominantly the Grampians including a portion from the Mount Langi Ghiran vineyards, home of the iconic Langi Shiraz.
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Viticulture
Shiraz (100%) |
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2018 |
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Victoria |
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The 2018 vintage delivered ideal growing conditions with a long dry summer and cool nights. |
Tasting Notes
Bright, deep garnet. |
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Intense, rich red and black fruits, overlayed with dried florals and spice. |
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A layered, generous wine with bounds of aromatic florals and spice, luscious red and black fruits paired with finely structured tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Drink now until 2024. |
Winemaking
13% |
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750ml |
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Open fermenters, plunged and pumped over. |
Professional Reviews
91
The Billi Billi is a dependable favourite for fans of Victorian Shiraz showing both intense dark fruits as well as nice little savoury touches that lift it above much of the competition. This vintage seems stronger than many recent years showing plenty of power and complexity. Mid ruby in colour it packs quite a punch with sweet blackberry fruits topped up by savoury cedar, peppery spice and eucalyptus – impressive for the price. It is then quite supple in the mouth with layers of mulberry and cranberry fruits underlined by silky tannins. It’s certainly well pitched for a mid-week red, particularly with pink lamb cutlets.
90
Condenses the beauty of Grampians shiraz into a well-priced wine from the lively blackberry fruits, the scent of bush mint, bay leaf and the focus on ripe, medium-weight features, it’s spot on. A big mouthful of flavour for a tiny price.
89
A light-bodied, floral scented wine, straightforward and fruit-led with a tinge of bitter chocolate and graphite on the after-palate. A tickle of sweetness in the centre, then a drying, balanced finished. Good flavour for the money and it doesn't try too hard - it has drinkability.