Gold Amira Single Estate Shiraz 2019
Full-bodied dry red wine · Amira Wines
Vintage: 2019
Type
Full-bodied dry red wine
Producer
Amira Wines
Country
Australia
Vintage
2019
Region & Appellation
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Grape Varieties
100% Shiraz
Color & Appearance
Deep, opaque crimson-purple hue with a vibrant ruby rim, showing high viscosity and slow-moving legs that indicate a rich, concentrated style.
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of ripe black plum, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with secondary notes of dark chocolate, sweet vanilla, eucalyptus, and savory hints of black pepper and cured meat.
Tasting Notes
A powerful and opulent attack on the palate featuring luscious dark fruit, which evolves into a structured mid-palate rich with mocha and spice. The finish is remarkably long, warm, and persistent, leaving a lingering impression of velvety dark berries and subtle oak.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by blackberry jam, ripe blueberry, and black cherry, supported by complex non-fruit flavors of dark cocoa, crushed mint, cracked black pepper, and toasted cedar from oak aging.
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and dense, plush concentration that coats the palate while maintaining a luxurious texture.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium-plus acidity provides refreshing structural balance against the ripe fruit, while the tannins are abundant yet fine-grained, smooth, and seamlessly integrated.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with minimal residual sugar, balanced effortlessly by rich fruit extract and generous alcohol.
Alcohol Content
14.5% ABV, typical of a warm-climate Australian Shiraz, adding warmth and body without feeling overly hot.
Aging & Oak
Matured in a combination of French and American oak barrels (a mix of new and seasoned) for 12 to 18 months, imparting subtle vanilla, toast, and baking spice characteristics.
Food Pairings
Ideal alongside hearty autumn dishes such as slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak with a peppercorn sauce, venison stew, or aged sharp cheddar cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C in a large Bordeaux-style wine glass. Decant for 1 to 2 hours prior to serving to open up the complex aromatics. Enjoy now or over the next decade.
Price Range
$30 - $50 USD
Quality Assessment
Estimated 91-93 points, representing a premium-tier South Australian Shiraz that delivers impressive concentration, elegance, and typical regional typicity.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs for maximum color and tannin extraction, followed by maturation in oak hogsheads.
Terroir
Sourced from ancient, low-yielding single-estate vines planted in warm, dry Barossa soils composed of red-brown clay and weathered sandy loam, resulting in intense fruit concentration and structural power.
History & Heritage
Crafted to showcase the unique heritage and expressive terroir of South Australia's premier wine-growing families, combining traditional winemaking techniques with modern precision.
Interesting Facts
The distinctive ornate gold label design symbolizes the chalice of heritage and the gleaming warmth of the South Australian sun upon ancient vineyard soils.
Cellaring Potential
Drinking exceptionally well now, but possesses the structural integrity and fruit weight to cellar gracefully for another 8 to 12 years under optimal cool, dark conditions.
Similar Wines
Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz, Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz, Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium, or Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz.