About this winery

Grape growing has been part of the Pfeiffer family way of life for four generations beginning with Albert Heinrich Pfeiffer, who owned a vineyard in the Riverland region of South Australia. Whistler was founded in Barossa Valley region by Martin Pfeiffer, Albert’s grandson and former Head Vineyard Manager at Penfolds and 3rd generation grape-grower. In 1997, the first Whistler Shiraz off the Heysen Estate vineyard goes to bottle and the Whistler Wines dream begins. Therefore, at the core of...

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Product notes

Recommended Cellaring: Ready to drink now or cellar carefully for 10 - 15 years.

Production notes

Traditional open fermentation in concrete fermenters using wild yeast, foot stomping and gentle basket pressing before going to oak. This wine was matured in 20% new French oak hogsheads along with 80% older French oak for 20 months before blending and bottling with no fining.

Tasting notes

Very deep red colour in the glass. This is a typical Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon with loads of dark fruit and dried herbs on the nose, with hints of dark peppermint chocolate. The palate is full of soft dark fruits and tight tannins which indicates that this wine has a long life ahead.