Bylines

McLaren Vale Shiraz

Just like its older brother Songlines, Bylines Shiraz is expertly hand-made by John Duval and David Fatches from some of the best Shiraz vines in the McLaren Vale.

The difference between the wines is that the batches selected for Bylines are those that will show a more generous flavour earlier in its life, with softer tannins, rounder structure and an open display of fruit character.

Rigorous care and attention is taken in the winemaking process and it is extremely complicated with no individual vineyard parcel being given the same complete treatment. Each vineyard is separated into a minimum of 2 discrete batches for fermentation, often more, and different techniques applied to each. The decision is made at the time of harvest and not predetermined to a recipe.

The wine is then matured for between 14–18 months in predominantly French oak.

The end result is a wine with all the style and character of Songlines but will be drinking well within 12–18 months and also reward patience and further ageing for up to 10 years or more.

Our Other Wines

Songlines McLaren Vale Shiraz
Leylines McLaren Vale Shiraz
Bylines Tasmania Pinot Noir
Bylines Hunter Valley Chardonnay
Bylines Hunter Valley Semillon
Bylines Canberra Riesling