2022 LSV Shiraz

Saint Martin Oak 2025 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge- GOLD 95 points

Inspired by the great Shiraz wines of the world often made with some viognier. This wine contains Shiraz from the best elevated vineyards in Great Western and is co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier.

The viognier helps brighten the colour, lift the aromatics and polish the Shiraz flavours on the palate.

Named after Kym Ludvigsen, one of our most inspirational viticultural leaders. Ludvigsen Shiraz Viognier pays homage to Kym as a distinguished wine communicator from our Great Western region.

HOW DOES THIS WINE TASTE?

Vibrant red fruits of cherry and plum mixed with apricot from the Viognier. Dried petals and white pepper add layers of complexity.

Dense primary fruits give good mouthfeel, with nice tannins and acid giving the wine drive. Shiraz 92%, Viognier 8%

WHAT DO THE WINE CRITICS SAY ABOUT 2022 LSV

'Deep ruby colour. Fragrant with raspberry and blueberry fruits. Sichaun pepper and hints of roses. Medium weighted but with a persistent power to the core of forest berry fruits.

As it drives along we see black and red peppercorns, bay leaf and black slate minerality lift out and build character into the long and silken finish.' Rating 93 points.

The Real Review, Stuart Knox, May 2025

'This Shiraz fruit is from some of the most elevated vineyards in Great Western, co-fermented with 8 per cent viognier to give it an aromatic lift and enhance the colour.

Red cherries and plums, medium bodied and brightly fruited, floral notes and that touch of apricot that the viognier brings, Svelte and slippery, with gentle spice completing the package.'

Newcastle Herald Australia,  Rick Allen, May 2025

Saint Martin Oak 2025 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge

GOLD 95 points

This wine contains Shiraz from some of the more elevated  vineyards in Great Western and is co-fermented with a small  addition of Viognier.    The Viognier helps brighten the colour, lift the aromatics and  enhance the Shiraz flavours on the palate.    Technical Details     Region Great Western, Victoria  Grape Variety Shiraz 92%, Viognier 8%  Alcohol 13.5%  Winemaker Justin Purser     Tasting Notes     Colour Intense Ruby Red.    Bouquet Intense bouquet of primary fruit characters.  Contains notes of apricot, blackberry, cracked  pepper and cloves.    Palate A vibrant wine with blueberry, raspberry, and  cherry notes. A complex mid-palate of fennel  seed, clove, and spice. This wine finishes smoothly  with soft tannins and fresh acidity.  Pair with your favourite pork dish or Moroccan  fried rice.    Cellaring This wine will soften and form more complex  aromatics and flavours over the next 10-12 years.    Vintage An excellent season with near perfect growing  conditions right through to harvest. Adequate  winter and spring rainfalls set the wines up to  burst into life and sustain beautifully balanced  growth throughout the summer. Autumn was  ideal with little rainfall and warm conditions to  ensure the grapes matured gracefully.