Tatiarra, Heathcote, South Australia
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TATIARRA CARAVAN OF DREAMS SHIRAZ PRESSINGS
The Caravan of Dreams takes its name from the aspirations of the vineyard's founder, Bill Hepburn, who in the early 1990's planted the original Tatiarra block consisting of ten acres of Shiraz vines. The early years of preparing the soil and planting the vineyard were difficult, with the only accommodation on the site being a caravan and a 'thunderbox' (An Australian outdoor toilet.) However, when the cold winters in the caravan proved to be a strain on his health Bill Hepburn passed the dream onto Tatiarra. The result is this extraordinary wine. The wine is 'totally over the top' according to winemaker Ben Riggs. The low yielding vines (1.6 tonnes per acre) resulted in black opaque concentrate of Shiraz and only the first pressings were used. The wine was matured in new American oak.
Jay Miller i The Wine Advocate # 181 Feb 2009
"A barrel sample of the 2007 Pressings Shiraz Caravan of Dreams reveals a wine with more expressive aromatics, a slightly more forward personality, and excellent integration of oak, tannin and acidity. It should be at its best from 2012 to 2025.
The Tatiarra wines, from the up and coming Heathcote GI, are made by Ben Riggs. Drink 2012-2025."
(92-95) Point
WineSpectator
"A polished, refined style, brimming with blackberry and currant fruit, but tucks it all neatly under a veil of tannins, letting the finish unfold with elegance. Drink now through 2015. 300 cases made. -HS"
91 Point
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Jay Miller i eRobertParker.com 173 Oct 2007
"The lingering finish reveals pure, sweet fruit. The 2006 Pressings Shiraz "Caravan of Dreams" is a saturated purple with aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla and chocolate. It narrows slightly on the palate but the fruit flavors are intense and lingering. Give it 6-8 years in the cellar and drink it through 2026. Tatiarra is a collaboration of noted winemaker Ben Riggs and Melbourne retailer Nick Chlebnikowski to make Shiraz from Heathcote's famous Cambrian soils. Drink 2013-2026."
(93-96) Point
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