Zema Estate
Family Selection Shiraz
Coonawarra
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Shiraz
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2033), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2033, with a drinking horizon to 2039.
The ‘18 Family Selection Shiraz.
Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 is from Coonawarra, Australia.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Zema Estate's 2018 Family Selection Shiraz comes from Coonawarra, Australia.
About Zema Estate
Zema Estate's Family Selection Shiraz comes from Coonawarra, Australia.
From the cellar: pair with
Herb-crusted lamb shoulder with rosemary jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Chargrilled ribeye with black pepper sauce
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018?
Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 is from Coonawarra, Australia.
What does Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 taste like?
Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2018?
Pair this wine with Herb-crusted lamb shoulder with rosemary jus; Chargrilled ribeye with black pepper sauce; or Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta.