Shiraz Durif 2019
DESCRIPTION
Tasting Notes
Deep, dense red with hints of purple. An attractive bright & lifted nose with dark plum fruit at the front and hints of integrated French oak.
Wine Making
Fruit was harvested early in March and fermented on skins for seven to eight days. After pressing the wine was matured for 15 months using French oak before blending and bottling.
Cellaring
This wine will continue to develop over the next two to five years with careful cellaring. It’s the ideal wine to share with family and friends at a BBQ or with wood fired pizza.
Technical
| The Grapes | : Shiraz (82%), Durif (14%) and Tempranillo (4%) from our Rutherglen vineyards. |
| Date Tasted | : September 2021 |
| Alcohol | : 14.5% |
| T.A (g/l) | : 6.0g/l |
| pH | : 3.57pH |
Deep, dense red with hints of purple. An attractive bright & lifted nose with dark plum fruit at the
front and hints of integrated French oak.
Palate:
This medium bodied wine is easy drinking and showcases excellent balance. Sweet plum fruit comes through offering a smooth fresh mouth feel. The Durif in the blend offers that signature grip whilst also adding dark cherry and earthy ironstone flavours.
Fruit was harvested early in March and fermented on skins for seven to eight days. After pressing the wine was matured for 15 months using French oak before blending and bottling.
This wine will continue to develop over the next two to five years with careful cellaring. It’s the ideal wine to share with
family and friends at a BBQ or with wood fired pizza.
| The Grapes | : Shiraz (82%), Durif (14%) and Tempranillo (4%) from our Rutherglen vineyards. |
| Date Tasted | : September 2021 |
| Alcohol | : 14.5% |
| T.A (g/l) | : 6.0g/l |
| pH | : 3.57pH |
