The wine name 'Savitar' refers to a mythical dragon-like monster.

'Sui magna cauda caeli astra verrit eaque ad terram jecit'
'His great tail swept the stars from the sky and flung them to the earth'.

Vineyard
The Savitar Shiraz comes from the Chinese Block vineyard which is located in the Willunga district at the southern end of McLaren Vale. Parcels of Shiraz averaging 20 years of age are grown on rocky, skeletal soils in the northeast part of the vineyard. The fruit, which is handpicked 2 weeks later than G.A.M., yielded 1.9 tonnes an acre (33hl/ha).

Vintage 2007

Unprecedented seasonal conditions have reduced yields to a 30 year low. The 2007 harvest commenced six weeks early. The major seasonal influence on
the 2007 crop was the severe drought conditions experienced across much of the country however an episode of rain in mid January improved the situation for many growers by refreshing the vines. Winemakers report that many red varieties bunch numbers were near average, however there were fewer berries per bunch than usual and the berries were small. Quality is thought to be good to excellent. Absence of disease is a primary factor in this outcome. Conditions appear to be more favourable to reds with smaller red berry size traditionally associated with higher quality through intensification of flavour and colour.
Courtesy of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation

Tasting Note
Opaque black showing aromas of camphor and cassis mixed with cracked pepper, truffles and earth. Rich layered mouth feel, full bodied and rich whilst maintaining admirable precision.

Cellaring Section
Will age reliably for 15 years

Tasting Notes
Savitar | 2007 (629k)