Margaret River Shiraz 2004

Winemaker’s Notes:
The 2004 vintage was a warmer than an average growing season for Margaret River. Fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards within the region; from Jindong in the north to the proposed Karridale sub-region in the south. This Geographic diversity provided layers of fruit complexity in the resultant wine due to the subtle climate differences between the vineyard sites. Picked in the cool of night, the fruit was directly crushed to rotary and static fermenters with cap management carefully controlled to maximize extraction of flavors and color without over-extraction. Once dry, the wine was pressed off the skins and transferred to barriques where malolactic fermentation was completed. The wine was racked every 3-months during an 18-month maturation period, with parcels kept separate to add complexity upon blending.

Color: Dense Purple/Red color.
Nose: Fragrant aromas of blood plums, blackberry jam and maraschino cherry with background notes of charred vanilla oak.
Palate: The 2004 Shiraz has elegant dark berry fruits. Partial barrel fermentation has added lift, and the oak is stylish and well-integrated. The soft and silky tannins, typical of Margaret River, contribute to the velvety texture, and lingering finish.

Technical Information:
Appellation: Margaret River
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Cellaring: 18 months in American oak (40% new, medium toast)
Alcohol: 15.4%
Release Date: July 2006