Forefathers Shiraz is produced from a spectacular, 15 acre vineyard, located on Coppermine Road in McLaren Vale, South Australia. This Shiraz by Forefathers is one of three single vineyard wines produced by Goldschmidt Vineyards. The Forefathers' wines include a Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough in New Zealand and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley in California. "Forefathers" means "the best appellation, or the forefather appellation, for that variety in the New World".

Review

McLaren Vale fruit characters for Shiraz are wonderfully spicy, rich. and delicious. There are notes of plum, black pepper, eastern spices and soft note of sweet vanilla. The barrel ferment technique makes the wine fruit-forward, with sweet, ripe tannins and early integration of oak.

Wine maker notes

"I find that as this vineyard continues to develop the wines become more interesting and begin to show more depth of flavor. In 2005 we had very low yields again which resulted in big pepper spice flavors and very supple tannins. The key to Forefathers is balance and complexity with underlying power, and in 2005 we have the power again, but we especially have this beautiful depth and complexity of flavor. On the palate the wine is rich, textural, and viscous. The long finish and silky mouth feel makes the wine drink beautifully now, and it will certainly improve in the cellar over the next five years." -- Nick Goldschmidt