Sands of Time Shiraz | 2020

Sands of Time Shiraz is our premium Shiraz sourced from a single vineyard on the deep sand slopes of our McLaren Vale Hastwell & Lightfoot estate. Over a millennia, the prevailing westerly winds slowly built a mantle of coastal sands across our region. Drifting into the vale, dunes have built up on the ridges. Today our vineyards sit on these dunes that are located only 10 kms from the coast. With time these Semaphore Sands have become one of the primary influences on the style of our wines. There is a finesse, elegance and a balance of these regional flavours from our single vineyard. It sets our wine apart. The Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time Shiraz reflects the terroir, highlighted with small batch fermentation, hands on winemaking and judicious use of oak. 

"A fine McLaren Vale Shiraz with great promise for the future but also providing pleasure at the moment. This is the team’s prestige Shiraz from a single vineyard in the region. The vineyard is on sandy slopes not far from the ocean. Just 250 cases made.

Deep garnet in colour, the nose opens with appealing red fruit notes. There are warm earth tones, cherries, bay leaves and leather. The palate is soft and gentle, with juicy acidity, sleek tannins, good acidity, focus and length. Lots to like here but every indication is that this will get better and better over the next six to eight years." - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

Aroma: Chocolate, coffee, sweet cherry, herbs

Palate: Medium-bodied with a fine texture and grippy finish

Awarded: 94 Pts., Sam Kim, Wine Orbit; 91 Pts., Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot

Cellar: Enjoy now to 10+ years

100% Estate Grown McLaren Vale | 14% Alcohol | 250 cases made