2016 SHIRAZ
Appellation:
Margaret River
Varietals:
Shiraz
Alc/Vol:
14.3%
Winemaking notes:
The grapes were picked by taste at optimum ripeness. A portion of the must was cold soaked for 3 – 5 days prior to fermentation to enhance colour and flavour extraction. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel vats between 22-28°C before being pressed to 1-2year old oak. The wine was then matured in these small oak vessels for approximately 15 months before being individually selected for the final blend. Once blended the wine received a light protein fining to soften the palate and improve tannin structure.
Oak:
15 months
Cellaring:
Drink now or cellar 3-5 years.
Appearance:
Deep red with a red purple hue
Nose:
This wine shows bright and perfumed red fruits with hints of pepper and a subtle savoury element. Oak maturation has further incorporated aromas of milk chocolate, coffee and vanilla spice.
Palate:
The palate is rich and velvety with juicy ripe fruit flavours of plum and dark berries. The wine is balanced with a soft tannin structure and oak imparting a silky spice and smoky coffee, chocolate flavour.
Food Pairing:
Prosciutto wrapped pepper beef with garlic roast potatoes.