Reschke Bull Trader Shiraz

Key characteristics:

Reschke Bull Trader Shiraz is a testament to Coonawarra’s renowned terroir and Reschke’s rich cattle grazing heritage, reflected in its distinctive name and bull logo. Crafted from exceptional estate-grown grapes, this wine embodies a plush, generous, and ripe style, showcasing the modern vibrancy of Coonawarra Shiraz. Its approachable structure and ethereal fruit characters are partly attributed to Coonawarra’s cool climate, ensuring a wine of significant depth and intensity.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Shiraz
• Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
• Aroma: The notes of blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate are balanced with subtle spicy oak characters.
• Taste: This Shiraz is full bodied with a smooth rich texture. The lengthy palate is concentrated and mouth filling, displaying outstanding depth and intensity.
• Region: Coonawarra, Australia, is famed for its unique terra rossa soil – a rich, red loam over limestone – and a cool maritime climate, which together provide ideal conditions for slow, even grape ripening and the development of nuanced flavors.
• Pairing: Pair it with hearty, stewed and roasted meats or aged cheeses.

Overall impression:

This full-bodied Shiraz offers a captivating experience with its rich texture and concentrated, mouth-filling palate, delivering outstanding depth and intensity. It is a superbly structured wine, balanced and elegant, with a lengthy finish that promises graceful aging due to its natural acidity.

Extra notes:

• The Reschke family’s close relationship with Coonawarra began in 1906 with a prime Hereford stud, a heritage honored by the “Bull Trader” name and the bull logo on their premium wines.
• This wine has received critical acclaim, including a Silver medal at the London Wine Competition and a Bronze medal at the Royal Adelaide Wine Show.