{"product_id":"wakefield-the-pioneer-shiraz-2016","title":"Wakefield The Pioneer Shiraz 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWakefield (also known as Taylors Wines in Australia) is a family-owned winery established in 1969 in Clare Valley, South Australia. The property is known for combining traditional viticulture with modern winemaking to produce premium wines that reflect the Clare Valley terroir. Over decades, Wakefield (Taylors) has built reputational strength, particularly with its top-end Shiraz and Cabernet ranges, emphasizing low yields, careful vineyard management, and detailed oak work. The Pioneer is one of its flagship Shiraz wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProducer: Wakefield Wines (Taylors Family Wines). The winemaker for the Pioneer range is part of the Taylors technical team, who select the finest parcels of Shiraz from estate vineyards. The team supervises harvest timing, fermentation and maturation practices with high technical precision. For The Pioneer Shiraz, oak maturation and barrel selection are central, as is the blending of only the best barrels for final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes come from estate-owned vineyards in Clare Valley, South Australia. The vineyards are planted at altitude with warm days and cool nights, characteristic of Clare Valley, which help preserve acidity and develop complexity in Shiraz. 2016 was a vintage with below-average rainfall overall, but timely rains and good conditions during flowering and fruit set produced healthy vines with good fruit character. Soils are well-drained, often with gravelly or rocky components, favoring Shiraz expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine is 100% Shiraz. Harvested at optimal ripeness, fruit is fermented, then matured in new American oak barrels (100% new according to official tasting details). After initial maturation of 12 months, barrel selections are made, then the selected parcels are returned to barrel for a further 12 months (i.e. total about 24 months oak maturation for selected barrels). This extended oak influence gives depth, spice and ability to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDeep dark cherry to almost black-ruby colour. The nose shows rich dark fruit—plum, blackberry, red \u0026amp; black cherry—accented with sweet oak spices (vanilla, mocha), baking spice and some white pepper. On the palate it is full bodied, with lush mid-palate fruit, well-integrated oak, supple tannins, and a lingering finish. There is complexity of flavour layering, with fruit, spice, oak, and subtle earthy\/mineral elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs superbly with grilled or roast red meats (e.g. ribeye steak, lamb), game dishes, and rich stews. Also good with smoked meats, hearty beef bourguignon or venison, and strong, aged cheeses. BBQ or flame-grilled dishes bring out the spice and darker fruit flavours well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at about \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a large, wide-bowl red wine glass (Bordeaux or Shiraz style) to allow aromas to open. Decanting for ~30–45 minutes recommended, especially when the wine has been stored or is just opened, to soften oak and integrate tannin. Once opened, drink over 2-3 days for full expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine is built for aging. Under proper cellar conditions (~12-14 °C, stable humidity, low light, minimal vibration), it can continue to develop over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15-20 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from vintage, though optimal fruit and oak fruit expression should be best within the first 10-15 years. Over time tertiary notes (leather, earth, tobacco, cedar) will become more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100 % Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.50 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTastings.com: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922272633046,"sku":null,"price":763.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/WakefieldThePioneerShiraz.png?v=1773668045","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/wakefield-the-pioneer-shiraz-2016","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}