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"Wine to me is not about tasting blackcurrant and cigar box but how the wine ‘feels’ to drink. Flavour is obviously a big part of this, but how does the wine flow from front to back palate? It should transition effortlessly from first smell and sip to swallow, aftertaste and lingering influence of tannin and acid. I believe in balance, a great wine should have no sharp edges, it should have beautiful smooth curves from front to back. Working with excellent sites farmed by first rate growers – many who I have worked with for numerous years – allows me to access small parcels of quality fruit. SHERRAH is 100%McLaren Vale. I live, work and play in this amazing region” - Alex Sherra
Lively lemon and lime citrus notes mix with freshly squeezed apple and pear. A dry style with a fresh natural acidity.
A bright summer fruited wine, fresh lime, mel-on, apple and pear. Tropical aromas with a dry yet lightly textured palate.
Bright and lifted aromas of lemon zest, white florals and hints of sea spray. Refreshing with delicate flavours of citrus and white stone fruits, the palate has a lovey texture with great drive and a moreish finish.
Clean, crisp and dry but much more texturalthan the standard Fiano. A great example ofcareful skin contact displaying lemon pith andcomplex white tannins.
Aromatic, dry and delicate as a pretty in pink ballerina springing across the palate.
Lifted and Luscious, fruit driven with a structured finish.
Bright confected red fruits blend seamlessly with spice and dried herbs.
Bush vine Grenache stars in this original blend, Shiraz softens the mid palate and Nero brings an Italian twist.Silky texture, ripe berries and hints of spice.
A medium to full bodied Shiraz, bridging old style charm and power with new style freshness and structure.
Following a misspent youth I completed a BSc in Organic Chemistry and Pharmacology and took off to travel the world, returning broke and in need of a job, I snagged a vintage at Tatachilla in McLaren Vale. Working with the most talented ratbags of the Vale, I developed a love of the winemaking lifestyle (or what I thought it was)… work hard and party hard.
The Science degree came in handy and I was able to complete a Graduate Diploma in Oenology at the Waite University while working Fridays at Tatachilla, earning the moniker ‘Boy Friday’ - turning up each Friday in time to do some work and then enjoy the weekly BBQ. Two vintages at Tatachilla was followed by a jaunt in the Napa, where I was lucky enough to work at Kendall Jackson’s crown jewel, Cardinale Estate, making ultra-premium Bordeaux based varieties.
Before returning home I secured a job at Knappstein in the Clare Valley, where I worked for two years before moving to O’Leary Walker Wines (also Clare) and stayed there for 6 years. While at O’Leary Walker I was able to complete vintages in Burgundy and Austria.
At the end of 2011 I moved to McLaren Vale and Coriole, where I became Senior Winemaker in 2012 and remained until late 2017. Involved in this right from my Tatachilla days, my girlfriend became my wife, and two kids ensued.
"Wine to me is not about tasting blackcurrant and cigar box but how the wine ‘feels’ to drink. Flavour is obviously a big part of this, but how does the wine flow from front to back palate? It should transition effortlessly from first smell and sip to swallow, aftertaste and lingering influence of tannin and acid. I believe in balance, a great wine should have no sharp edges, it should have beautiful smooth curves from front to back. Working with excellent sites farmed by first rate growers – many who I have worked with for numerous years – allows me to access small parcels of quality fruit. SHERRAH is 100%McLaren Vale. I live, work and play in this amazing region” - Alex Sherrah
ABN: 69 167 820 304
LC: 57703324
