The S.C. Pannell Field Street Shiraz is a bright, medium-bodied red wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia, crafted by Stephen Pannell as a fresh, modern reimagining of the region's signature grape. It deliberately steers away from heavy oak and high alcohol, highlighting a more vibrant, energetic, and highly approachable style focused on pure fruit expression.
- Aromas: The nose is vibrant and inviting, bursting with ripe dark cherry, mulberry, and dark plum, accented by subtle hints of spice, star anise, and milk chocolate.
- Palate: The palate is juicy and fleshy with plush black fruit flavours, balanced by a bright, refreshing acidity and smooth, fine-grained tannins that keep the wine lively.
- Style: This is a contemporary take on McLaren Vale Shiraz that intentionally avoids heavy oak and high alcohol, focusing instead on pure fruit expression and a highly drinkable, food-friendly structure.
- Winemaking: Sourced from multiple vineyards across the region, the fruit is handle gently, fermented with minimal intervention, and aged in large, older French oak vats to preserve freshness.
- Cellaring: While it is perfectly delicious and ready to enjoy right now for its immediate fruit crunch, it has the balance to cellar well for 5 to 8 years.
- Food Pairing: It matches brilliantly with a wide range of casual dishes, including gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizza, chargrilled steak, or slow-cooked lamb shanks.
This is a fantastic, everyday Shiraz that effortlessly trades heavy, jammy fruit for brightness and energy. Steve Pannell has crafted a totally reliable crowd-pleaser that is light on its feet but still full of flavor. It is a brilliant go-to bottle for a casual mid-week dinner or a relaxed weekend barbecue with friends.