Vineyard
For over 50 years, Shiraz has been sourced from our Mariginiup vineyard. Located on the unique Tuart soils over limestone with its close proximity to the Indian Ocean, this old established vineyard produces consistent high quality, low yielding grapes and enjoys a pristine, maritime climate.

Harvest
Entirely hand-harvested from early March at varying baumé levels (between14.5 & 15 with the aim to capture full flavour ripeness and soft tannin structure. The 2005 ripening period was excellent with warm dry days and cool afternoon sea breezes resulting in naturally well balanced fruit.

Winemaking
Following de-stemming and crushing, fermentation took place in both seven tonne static fermenters and 3 tonne open-top tanks. Fermentation temperatures were maintained between 25 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius with regular pump-overs and plunging three to four times a day. Maximum colour and flavour extraction was achieved over seven days, following pressing a small portion finishing fermentation in new French oak. The remainder completed malolactic fermentation in tank then matured in new and seasoned American and French oak for 18 months.

Nose
The bouquet exhibits ripe red berry aromas with hints of plum, aniseed, dark chocolate and subtle oak.

Palate
A uniquely soft but full and complex palate is balanced by long gentle tannins, subtle integrated oak and persistence on the finish.

Food
Enjoy with lean grilled and roasted red meats or robust provincial Mediterranean dishes.

Cellaring
Drink now or cellar with confidence for up to ten years.

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