2007 'EASTSIDE' SHIRAZ

Colour: Deep red - almost black

Aroma: Super ripe blueberry, plum and blackberry Shiraz fruit with some dark chocolate and spicy notes as well. These are all complimented nicely by a swirl of charry French oak somewhere in the mix. Very attractive.

Palate: The palate is soft and powerful with flavours of blueberry, plum and charry oak overlaying a core of dark chocolate running through the mid palate. A little hit of fine, dry tannins on the finish adds length and structure to the plush fruit.

Summary: An excellent example of how good Clare Valley Shiraz can be. No problem in enjoying this wine as a baby, but as usual 4-7 years will see some development in the wine and amply repay those who care enough to stash some away in a cool, dark place.

Technical Information

Region: 100% Clare Valley, South Australia

Variety: 100% Shiraz

Alcohol / Vol: 14.0%

Acidity: 6.32g/L TA

pH: 3.62

Fermentation: Innoculated & natural yeast cultures, 100% SS Ferm. pumped over, membrane pressed, pressing added back. Temp. controled 19 - 28 C Oak: 18 months-predominantly 228L French barriques.

Past Vintages

Shiraz 2002

Shiraz 2003

Shiraz 2004

Shiraz 2005

Shiraz 2006

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