Knappstein, Clare Valley Shiraz 2022

Leading brand | Clare Valley excellence | Sinewy tannin structure

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Shiraz is full of brambles and blue/black fruits with a spicy lift. Layers of brooding dark fruits, spice, and savoury characters are framed in fine oak. The sinewy tannin profile pulls the wine through to a long and moreish finish.

A wine that exemplifies why Knappstein is regarded as one of Australia's leading premium wine brands.

The Terroir

Clare Valley's unique climate and soil conditions create the distinctive sinewy tannin structure and spicy character that defines great Shiraz from this region.

The Clare Valley is a historic wine region in South Australia, located about 100km north of Adelaide, renowned for its world-class riesling and Shiraz, featuring historic towns, over 50 cellar doors, scenic walking and cycling trails like the Rattler Trail, and the ancient Red Banks Conservation Park with megafauna sites. It offers a blend of wine tasting, local food, cultural exploration, and natural beauty, with popular destinations including the towns of Clare, Auburn, Mintaro, Sevenhill, and Burra. 

About Knappstein

Knappstein's winemaking focus showcases fruit quality from the soils and climates of local vineyards. They respect each growing site to create identifiable wines with personality, acting as guardians and caretakers of the vines. This attention to detail and quality focus, combined with some of the best vineyards in Clare Valley, ensures their position as one of Australia's leading premium wine brands.