“Anthony’s Reserve” Shiraz 2001

Winemaker’s Notes:
The color is deep red, red with ruby, pink edges. The nose has an intense plum, spicy strawberry and lemon gum eucalypt jumps out of the glass, what an exciting departure from the normal, straight-up, sweet fruit one normally expects. The herbaceousness adds refreshing complexity and intrigue, together with the toasty vanilla note which adds completeness. Ripe plum and blackcurrant are found throughout the palate. Dusty cherry edges and toasty oak form the lifted flavors of this impressively structured wine. Thankfully not overwhelming in the tannin department, the depth of fruit is balanced and long. Silky, rather than robust, this wine will age beautifully and elegantly.

Color: Deep red.
Nose: Plum, spicy strawberry and lemon gum eucalypt.
Palate: Ripe plum and blackcurrant with dusty cherry edges and toasty oak. Silky rather than robust.

Technical Information:
Winemaker: Simon Hackett
Varietal: Shiraz
Appellation: McLaren Vale
Vine Age: Average 50 years
Alcohol: 14%
Case Production: 600
Release Date: December 2005
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Acid: 5.8 g/liter
pH: 3.57
Residual Sugar: 0.1 g/liter
Cellaring: 22 months in American and French oak
Barrel Age: New and 2 years old