Silent Noise FO Shiraz 2022

Silent Noise "FO" Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2022

Grape: 100% Shiraz, practising organic, hand picked, low sulphites, bottled unfined and unfiltered, unoaked

Producer Tasting Note:

Fleeting but seductive aromas of freshly baked brownies grab your attention but then a gorgeous fusion of dark berry fruits with a splash of white pepper overwhelm your senses. The sumptuous roundness of the sweet dark berry fruits engulf your mouth leaving you to enjoy the lingering complex layers of fruit and spice. Vintage 2022 had superb ripening conditions from fruit set and flowering through veraison and ripening. The resultant wines have an ideal balance of sugar ripeness, natural acidity and texture.

Critical Acclaim:

Awarded 96/100 points and Gold Medal from the McLaren Vale Wine Show

Technical: 85% of the whole bunches are put at the bottom of an oak open fermenter and the rest are whole berries. Inoculated with EC118 (champagne yeast), it is then plunged 4 time per day for 1.2 months. Unfined, unfiltered, unoaked.

Winemaker:

"I’m Charlie O’Brien, the 'Noisemaker' behind Silent Noise. I grew up at Kangarilla Road Winery, surrounded by the chaos of vintage—tractors, trucks, and barrels—which sparked my love for winemaking. The name Silent Noise reflects this contrast: the buzz of the vineyard and the quiet anticipation of a bottled wine waiting to burst to life on the nose and palate. From topping barrels at age three to working with producers like Gemtree, Yangarra, and even Château Haut-Bailly in Bordeaux, my journey’s been hands-on and heartfelt. I believe great wine starts in the vineyard—with respect, care, and exceptional fruit."

Food Match: Grilled and smoked meats, lamb tagine, pizza, lentil and sweet potato curry, goat's cheese salad