2005 'EASTSIDE' SHIRAZ

Colour: Deep crimson red - almost black

Aroma: A dark & brooding, moody sort of wine still not giving up all it’s secrets. At present displaying super ripe red and black berry fruits along with some regional dark chocolate and mocha/charry undertones.

Palate: Concentrated, rich dark berry fruits with soft, ripe tannins and balanced acidity keeping the structure together. Long and quite elegant.

Summary: Full flavoured, ripe wine, but still in the restrained style we like. No problem to drink this wine young, but as usual 4-7 years will see the wine develop some bottle aged complexity and repay those with a little patience.

Technical Information

Region: 100% Clare Valley, South Australia

Variety: 100% Shiraz

Alcohol / Vol: 14.5%

Acidity: 6.16g/L TA

pH: 3.57

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

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