Red – Clandestine Vineyards

MIXED DOZEN – BREAK FREE

Tash Stoodley — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:44:48 +0000

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL SALE PRODUCTS A delightful mixed dozen to suit any festive occasion. Includes free shipping, and one bottle each of:

2022 Break Free Bliss Bomb Pet Nat
2022 Break Free Petite Blancs
2022 Break Free Deux Rebelles Rose
2022 Break Free Nouveau Cabernet Franc
2022 Break Free Little Wing Shiraz Noir
2021 Break Free Enfant de Lune Syrah

MIXED DOZEN – PREMIUM PACK

Tash Stoodley — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:42:57 +0000

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL SALE PRODUCTS A delightful mixed dozen to suit any festive occasion. Includes free shipping, and four bottles each of:

2021 Clandestine Vineyards Chardonnay
2020 Clandestine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Clandestine Vineyards Shiraz

ENFANT DE LUNE 2021 – 1 DOZEN

Tash Stoodley — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:11:04 +0000

Sourced from the famed Acacia Ridge vineyard in Frankland River in WA’s Great Southern region, this 100% cool climate Syrah was picked and meticulously handled from vineyard to winery; open fermented, hand plunged and co-fermented with a touch of Viognier skins and inoculated with a ‘Côte-Rôtie’ natural yeast strain before being racked into 20% new French barriques; 80% 1st and 2nd use French Barriques for malolactic fermentation and 20 months maturation in the same oak. The result is simply stunning – a beautifully crafted Syrah that will shine at your next BBQ!

LITTLE WING 2022 – 1 DOZEN

Tash Stoodley — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:09:31 +0000

Our second vintage of Break Free Little Wing sees a change in region from the Great Southern (WA) to the higher altitude, cooler region of Adelaide Hills (SA).

Five tonnes of Shiraz were selected from a single vineyard with one tonne picked ‘whole-bunch’, destined for carbonic maceration – the other four tonne was gently crushed, open fermented for ten days giving the juice extraordinary bright purple colour. Both parcels were then blended and pressed before being racked into older French oak hogsheads for malolactic fermentation and seven months maturation. 5% of single vineyard Adelaide Hills was also picked and fermented in stainless steel to retain and preserve the floral aromatics, colour and vibrancy – making up the final blend before bottling, with no further adjustment, filtration or fining. The Little Wing Shiraz Noir Carbonic is the ultimate summer mixup – vibrant, juicy and super fresh – you can even serve it chilled!

HEARTS & MINDS CABERNET MALBEC 2021

Tash Stoodley — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:12:46 +0000

This is a wine not the faint of heart; ‘Ali’ like grace with ‘Tyson’ power, the palate is awash with dark fruits, mocha chocolate and sarsaparilla colliding across the mid-palate, while generous fruit weight dominates mouthfeel. These elements are balanced by silky oak tannins, lending a multilayered, textured finish. Enjoy its youth by decanting prior to for enjoyment; or cellar for ten years to realise the full potential of this wine. Pair with slow roasted lamb shoulder, prime beef rib-eye and jazz.

SHIRAZ 2021 – 1 DOZEN

Tash Stoodley — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:36:14 +0000

Vineyard Hayview Vineyard, Mount Barker WA, planted 2001, north-south facing rows, a hilltop with a southerly slope, loam over ironstone soils, pesticide and herbicide-free vineyard practices. Winemaking Machine picked, 7 days on fermentation on skins in open fermenters with hand plunging twice daily, natural cultured yeast, tank pressed, 10 months in seasoned French oak barriques on lees and then matured in stainless steel tank to settle prior to bottling. Tasting Notes Purple and bright in colour, floral and lifted spice bouquet with hints of oak. Cherries and red fruits collide across the palate with earthy, graphite notes giving added texture and interest. Sweet and savoury at the same time, the wine completes its palate journey with white pepper notes & fruit generosity while the older oak lends a rounded, soft, elegant and juicy long finish. Minimal filtration, vegan fined and minimal sulphur on bottling to keep the wine fresh and lively. Pair with winter braises, slow-cooked and/or smoked meats (American style brisket or short ribs), or northern Italian cuisine. Cellar Potential 8+ years Winemaker Andrew Vesey, Consultant; Clandestine Vineyards Facility Castelli Estate, Denmark WA Vintner/Owners Nick and Trudy Stacy

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 – 1 DOZEN

Tash Stoodley — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:35:09 +0000

Vineyard Landsdale Vineyard, Mount Barker WA, planted 1996 east-west facing rows, ironstone gravel/loam soils, pesticide, herbicide-free vineyard practices. Winemaking Machine harvested, 10 days on fermentation on skins in open fermenters with hand plunging twice daily during ferment, reduced to daily and then weekly until the tannins were supple and integrated, cultured natural yeast, tank pressed, 16 months in seasoned French oak barriques. Tasting Notes Dark purple and bright in colour, with classic cool mint and lifted cassis bouquet with warm, cedar oak aromas. A brooding palate of blackcurrant, plums, chocolate and mocha flavours jostle for position, while a generous fruit ball forms in the mid-palate. Quality oak and time ensure long, soft and integrated tannin structure, wrapped in firm acidity - giving this Cabernet enhanced texture and complexity. Technical Minimal filtration, vegan fined and minimal sulphur on bottling to keep the wine fresh and lively. Pairing Pair with slow-roasted lamb, BBQ's and firm cheeses Cellar Potential 10+ years Winemaker Andrew Vesey, Consultant; Clandestine Vineyards Facility Castelli Estate, Denmark WA Vintner/Owners Nick and Trudy Stacy

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021

Tash Stoodley — Tue, 16 May 2023 02:22:24 +0000

Dark purple and bright in colour, with classic cool mint and lifted cassis bouquet with warm, cedar oak aromas. A brooding palate of blackcurrant, plums, chocolate and mocha flavours jostle for position, while a generous fruit ball forms in the mid-palate. Quality oak and time ensure long, soft and integrated tannin structure, wrapped in firm acidity - giving this Cabernet enhanced texture and complexity. Pair with slow-roasted lamb, BBQ's and firm cheeses.

SHIRAZ 2021

Tash Stoodley — Tue, 16 May 2023 02:18:23 +0000

Vineyard

Hayview Vineyard, Mount Barker WA, planted 2001, north-south facing rows, a hilltop with a southerly slope, loam over ironstone soils, pesticide and herbicide-free vineyard practices.

Winemaking

Machine picked, 7 days on fermentation on skins in open fermenters with hand plunging twice daily, natural cultured yeast, tank pressed, 10 months in seasoned French oak barriques on lees and then matured in stainless steel tank to settle prior to bottling.

Minimal filtration, vegan fined and minimal sulphur on bottling to keep the wine fresh and lively.

LITTLE WING 2022

Tash Stoodley — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:53:30 +0000

Our second vintage of Break Free Little Wing sees a change in region from the Great Southern (WA) to the higher altitude, cooler region of Adelaide Hills (SA).