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2010 Shiraz
2010 VF Shiraz
Tasting Notes
COLOUR
Deep red with a purple hue.
NOSE
Fruit driven with pure raspberry and blackberry nuances underlying stunning floral hints of jasmine flower and musk, and the faintest whiff of pepper and spice. Understated oak provides a mellow vanilla and coffee bean toastiness.
PALATE
Beautifully balanced with ripe dark fruit, flowing coating tannins and a succulent, juicy acidity that offers buoyancy and length. Finishes fine and long with exotic perfume.
Winemaker Notes
Each small batch of the 2010 Shiraz was vinified and matured separately. Fermentation, maceration and aeration were combined in such a way as to ensure the gentlest extraction of colour, tannins and the truest expression of fruit. Following 16 months maturation in new and old French oak barriques, each batch underwent a rigorous appraisal process to identify the best barrels within the best batches. The resulting wine is an exceptional example of Margaret River Shiraz.
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Production Notes
99.5% Shiraz, 0.5% Malbec
Alcohol %
14.5
Aging
Drinking beautifully now, will reward medium to long term cellaring.
Harvest Date
March - April 2010
Fermentation
100% French oak, 16 months (8% new, 92% 1-3 year old)
Acid
7.5g/L
pH
3.41
Residual Sugar
0.48g/L
Bottling Date
October 2011
Vintage Notes
2010
Moderate spring conditions in 2009 allowed for better flowering and fruit set than experienced in the previous two years. High temperatures in late January/February saw rapid ripening for whites. Harvest timing was critical. Mild conditions in early Autumn allowed for an extended ripening period for reds, which was ideal.
