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| Varietal: |
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63% CabSauv, 37% Shiraz |
| Vintage: |
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April 2005 |
| Vineyard: |
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Pretty Sally Vineyard |
| Region: |
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Central Victoria |
| Barrel
Maturation: |
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Primarily French Oak Barrels |
| Pruning: |
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2.2 tons per acre |
| Alcohol: |
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14.7% |
| Production: |
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4,800 Cases |
| Bottle
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750 ml |
| Release
date: |
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May 2008 |
| Soil Type: |
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Rocky fragments in sandy clay foam |
| Winemaker: |
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John Ellis |
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VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
2005 was an extraordinary year across CentralVictoria. This is not to say it was all smooth sailing, but we had no unexpected circumstances in the vineyard. The vines followed a very predictable pattern through each season. We had beautiful flowering and fruit setting. The sunshine was plentiful, offering steady heat. We did, however, experience another year of lower than expected crop levels due to the continued drought conditions. We had average rainfall of 450 ml. Our well water is pumped into a reservoir to make up for some of the shortage in rainfall. Our yields were lower than expected (under 2 tons per acre) for this 2005 vintage, resulting in extremely concentrated fruit. As seen in our previous 5 vintages, the elevation and maritime climate enable us to reach strong brix levels balanced by excellent acidity. A winning climatic combination to develop wines of great depth with vibrant acidity.
WINEMAKING
This wine is made with all estate fruit, blending our shiraz (37%) with cabernet sauvignon (63%). The concentration of the fruit and resulting complex wine are the result of our aggressive pruning and fine barrel aging. The wine was aged for 18 months in primarily French oak barrels (Seguin Moreau alliers wood) and a much smaller percentage of American oak. Barrels were 20% new and 80% second use.
TASTING NOTES
Our Estate Cabernet Shiraz blend offers the finest expression of our single vineyard Cabernet and Shiraz fruit. Aromas of dark fruit and spice give way to a pallet that is richly textured, offering layers of plum, black currant, and baking spices with shades of pepper and cumin. The tannins are well integrated and the acid moderate, providing lift to this full-bodied blend. To complete the package, the wine finishes with dark fruit and exotic spice.
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