Packing Shed - Grenache, Mataro, Shiraz 12

Tasting Notes:

A well-integrated and harmonious blend of Grenache (51%), Mataro (32%) and Shiraz (17%).  Crimson in colour, with bright red-cherry, savoury, and spice aromas. The palate is full flavoured, plump, and well-rounded with great focus and length.  A wine for enjoyment upon release but will mature very well for the medium term.

Vineyard Information:

A classic blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz each variety located in three distinct sub-districts of McLaren Vale.  The Grenache is from the Seaview Vineyard on Olivers Road, the Mataro from the Oliveto Vineyard located in the Sellicks foothills and Shiraz from the Wait Family Vineyard on the top of the Seaview Rise. Managed sustainably, each vineyard is low yielding and hand manicured.

Winemaking Notes:

Handpicked, sorted and destemmed with 20% whole bunch clusters retained.  Each variety was kept separate in open-topped fermenters, whereby the fruit was cold soaked for 5 days at 10ºC before being allowed to naturally warm to begin fermentation.  After approximately 18-days the fermentations were pressed off skins to a series of conditioned oak barrels for a 6-month maturation period, after which time the wine was blended, naturally clarified, and bottled without finings or filtration.

Alcohol:               14.5%                   

Production:        835 six packs