
Shipping Estimate
USA
- USA
- CAN
- USA
- CAN
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 7 - Jul 12
For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
Pike and Joyce L'Optimiste Shiraz 2023 x 12WINEMAKERS NOTE Excellent rainfall throughout winter and spring provided promising conditions leading up to the season. Flowering was affected by wet and cold conditions that resulted resulting in low to very low yields. The cool season continued with summer being the coolest on record resulting in a very late harvest that was concluded without rain interruption. These conditions produced some amazing fruit with very high acids and concentrated
WINEMAKER’S NOTE
Excellent rainfall throughout winter
and spring provided promising
conditions leading up to the
season. Flowering was affected
by wet and cold conditions that
resulted resulting in low to very low
yields. The cool season continued
with summer being the coolest
on record resulting in a very late
harvest that was concluded without
rain interruption. These conditions
produced some amazing fruit with
very high acids and concentrated
flavours, albeit at reduced yields
Coming from a single block we
hand-picked just under 1 tonne
of exceptional fruit, which was
destemmed and fermented as
whole berries. Matured in old
French barriques to allow the fruit
to sing. Named “L’Optimiste” for the
optimistic outlook for the variety on
our Lenswood estate.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Fruit Source: Estate Grown
Altitiude: 593 metres
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2023
Region: Lenswood, Adelaide Hills
Fermentation: Wild yeast, small
open fermenters
Maturation: 10 months in French
Barriques
Alc/Vol 13.5%
pH 3.65 TA 5.93 g/L
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Dark cherry red.
Aroma: Lifted and robust aromas
of ripe plum, wild blackberry, and
star anise. Oak plays a subtle, yet
effective role in the background.
The cool vineyard site shines
prominently through this highly
perfumed bouquet.
Palate: A concentrated and
intriguing wine that sits rich and
abundant in the mouth, yet displays
bright flavours of fresh blackberry,
mulberry and raspberry. Classy,
fine-grained tannins from whole
berry vinification round out the lush
back-palate with style.
Summary: The 7th release of Shiraz
from this unique site. This variety
continues to live up to its name
with promising signs for the future.
Drinks well now and will do so for
the next 10 years.
ABOUT PIKE & JOYCE
Pike and Joyce Wines was established in 1998 as the coming together of
the Pike family, from Pikes Wines in the Clare Valley and the Joyce family,
fifth generation horticulturists from the Adelaide Hills. The two families
share a love of the region, a passion for viticulture, and a desire to produce
only the finest wine.
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy