From the Winery


Online Price: $216.00 AUD
Year: 2015
Variety: Shiraz
Bottles per case: 12
Price per case: $216.00 (RRP)
Released June 2016
2015 Awards and Accolades:
*Trophy - 96 points - Best Shiraz of Show - Royal Queensland Wine Show
* Gold medal - Melbourne International Wine Show
2014 Awards and Accolades:
* Silver Medal- International Wine Challenge- London
* Gold Medal - The National Wine Show of Australia

Introducing Norfolk Rise Vineyard

Norfolk Rise Vineyard is renowned for its rugged coastline, long white sandy beaches and fresh seafood. Situated in the heart of Mount Benson and within 5km of the ocean, our vineyard has a unique microclimate which produces cool climate wines of the highest calibre. Our Shiraz is planted on the near perfect “terra rossa” soils that surround our winery.

Winemaking
For this wine Shiraz grapes were selected from our Mt Benson Estate vineyard. The fruit was crushed, transferred and then fermented as small batches in stainless steel fermenters at <25°C allowing gentle extraction of the ripe fruit flavours and supple tannins. A long ferment lasting 7 - 10 days followed. Extended maceration was carried out on selected parcels of fruit. The wine was matured in predominantly French oak barriques for 12 months prior to bottling, to allow integration of the great complexity of flavours.
Analysis: Alcohol: 14.0% Titratable acidity: 6.75 g/L pH: 3.57

Tasting Notes:
Colour: Deep magenta purple/red.
Bouquet: A vibrant nose of dark cherry and berry fruit with florals. Hints of black pepper, olives and cured meats.
Palate: Dark cherry, berry fruit with spice. Fine supple tannins, seamlessly integrated rich, chocolaty oak.
Ageing Potential: The wine will cellar well for 10 years, but is drinking very well now.
Food Suggestions: Cheese platters, tapas, rare beef rib eye roast or spicy spanish paella.

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