{"product_id":"2008-wild-duck-creek-estate-springflat-shiraz-750ml","title":"2008 Wild Duck Creek Estate Springflat Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eThe 2008 Wild Duck Creek Estate Springflat Shiraz is a bold and mature expression of Heathcote Shiraz, renowned for its richness, power, and unmistakable regional character. Produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWild Duck Creek Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Springflat is one of the estate’s flagship wines, crafted from old, low-yielding vines grown on Heathcote’s distinctive red Cambrian soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eThe 2008 vintage delivered fruit of excellent concentration and ripeness, providing the foundation for a wine built on depth and longevity. Heathcote’s warm days and cool nights contribute to full flavour development while retaining balance and structure, a hallmark of the region’s best Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eIn the winery, fruit was handled with a focus on maximising intensity and texture, including extended maceration and maturation in oak barrels to build complexity and integrate structure. The result is a wine of substantial weight and presence, designed to evolve over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eWith significant bottle age, the wine now displays a richly layered bouquet of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, complemented by notes of liquorice, dark chocolate, spice, leather, and earthy undertones. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, with dense, concentrated fruit, softened tannins, and a long, warming finish that reflects both its maturity and regional pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eNow drinking beautifully with decanting, the 2008 Springflat Shiraz offers a compelling balance between power and evolved complexity, while well-stored bottles may continue to hold for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eA classic Heathcote Shiraz for collectors seeking richness, maturity, and bold Australian character.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53332138787179,"sku":"SK44984619","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2008_Wild_Duck_Creek_Estate_Springflat_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1780389090","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2008-wild-duck-creek-estate-springflat-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}