
Fermoy Estate
2018 fe Shiraz
Varietals (%’S): 100% Shiraz.
Appearance: Deep cherry red with ink black tints.
Aroma: Aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry overlay notes of dark chocolate and cooking herbs.
Palate: Palate is medium-bodied, with soft and juicy plum and cherry fruit characters to the fore. Savoury, spicy notes of dark chocolate, rosemary and roasted meats add complexity and intrigue. A sinew of tannin provides frame and structure while a soft acid line gives length, poise and freshness to the finish.
Oak Detail: 18 months maturation in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques.
Cellaring: Whilst designed to be ready for immediate consumption, this wine will benefit from anywhere up to 6 years in the bottle.
Food Pairing: A perfect everyday wine for everyday meals – think osso buco and creamy potato mash.
Alcohol Volume: 14.5%
Acidity: pH 3.7 TA 5.2 g/L
Residual Sugar: ~1.0 g/L