PIRATHON

Pirathon is an ancient word for pinnacle and they believe Shiraz is the pinnacle grape of the Barossa, and that the north–western Barossa is the pinnacle sub-appellation for Shiraz. Grapes for Pirathon are grown by dedicated high-quality growers in the Greenock, Moppa, Belvedere, Stonewell, Seppeltsfield, Koonunga and Ebenezer districts of the north-western Barossa. Many of these growers’ families have been growing grapes here for generations. The grapes are traditionally handcrafted in open top fermenters and basket pressed before maturing in barrel. Each vineyard adds its own exclusive dimension, and combined they produce the ultimate blend.

“Matured in a mix of American, French, Russian and Hungarian oak, without fining or filtration. Has quickly developed a reputation as one of the best value Barossan reds on the market. Style and substance in an easy-to-like package. It’s an excellent example of what the Barossa does so well.”

– Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.