The Tournon Shay’s Flat Vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz 2016 is a characterful, high-quality Australian red wine that uniquely combines terroir, craftsmanship and elegance. Produced by the Tournon project in the Australian Pyrenees, this Shiraz comes from the eponymous Shay’s Flat Vineyard, which is situated on an east-facing ridge in the southern foothills of the Western Pyrenees Ranges. The site resembles a natural amphitheatre and is situated at around 350 metres above sea level, which promotes freshness, structure and aromatic precision.


The organically farmed vineyards comprise around ten hectares of Shiraz, spread across two plots. The soils consist of deep red layers characterised by slate, quartz and clay, which lend the wine tension, minerality and depth. The grapes are harvested at night to preserve optimal ripeness and prevent overripening. After destemming, fermentation takes place in concrete and stainless steel tanks, followed by a long maceration period of three to five weeks, which extracts fine, elegant tannins. Ageing takes place for twelve months in French oak barrels, supplemented by a small proportion in concrete to clearly preserve freshness and fruit. With an alcohol content of 14.5% vol., this Shiraz is remarkably balanced, precise and terroir-driven.