2008 'EASTSIDE' SHIRAZ

Colour: Deep red - almost black

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

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. Silky tannins on the finish adds length and a little structure to the ripe, plush fruit.

Summary: A lovely example of Clare Valley Shiraz. No problem in enjoying this as a youthful wine, but as usual 4-7 + years will see some development occur in the wine and amply repay those like more complex aged characters in their reds.

Technical Information

Region: 100% Clare Valley, South Australia

Variety: 100% Shiraz

Alcohol / Vol: 14.5%

Acidity: 7.07g/L TA

pH: 3.43

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

Shiraz 2007

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