2020 Shiraz

VINTAGE 2020 – a classical Margaret River vintage with a warm and dry ripening period moderated by afternoon sea-breezes and cool nights.

VARIETAL 100% Shiraz

APPEARANCE Dark garnet red.

AROMA Vibrant aromas of violets, black cherry, redcurrant mulberry with complexing notes of aniseed, white pepper and cedar spice.

PALATE Bright fruits of plum, cherry and mulberry through the front and mid-palates are balanced by hints of aniseed, charcuterie and vanilla bean. Layers of tannin add frame, structure and length – woody herbs, dark chocolate and cherry pit.

OAK DETAIL 16 months maturation in a combination of new (~15%) and seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons.

CELLARING Tannins are sufficiently soft and pliable to drink now but will continue to evolve over the next 4-6 years.

FOOD PAIRING Slow-cooked beef shin ragu with fettucine and parmesan.

ALCOHOL VOLUME 14.0%
ACIDITY pH 3.70; TA 5.5 g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR 1.0 g/L

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