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