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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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