Reserve Shiraz Magnum with Timber Box
2018 Shiraz, Central Ranges, Hilltops, New South Wales
Includes Reserve Shiraz Magnum and Timber Box
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Details
- RegionCentral Ranges, Hilltops, New South Wales
- Vintage2018
- TypeRed Wine
- VarietyShiraz
- Variety Composition
45% Shiraz from Central Ranges. 42% Shiraz from Hilltops. 13% Shiraz from Canberra District.
- Volume1500ml
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- PH
3.5
- Standard Drinks17.2
- Acidity
7.0g/L
- Sugar
2.0g/L
- ClosureCork
- Bottling Date
03/02/20
- Background
45% Central Ranges. 42% Hilltops. 13% Canberra District.
- Vineyard Notes
Central Ranges - Cool climate. Hilltops - Cool climate. Canberra District - Cool climate.
- Winemaking
A number of parcels from across several regions were fermented separately in open and closed fermentation vessels. The portions in closed fermenters were cold soaked before fermentation using the natural, indigenous yeast of each vineyard for fermentation. On completion of the primary fermentation, the wines were then transferred to a combination of 2500 litre, 4500 litre casks (30%) and new (40%) and 1 year old (30%) 225 litre French oak barriques barrels for the secondary fermentation and maturation for 20 months.
- Tasting Notes
This cool climate Shiraz exhibits perfume and white pepper aromas with raspberry and hazelnut flavours. Medium bodied, very complex, lingering tannins and great length.
- Bouquet
Perfume and white pepper aromas.
- Palate
Raspberry and hazelnut flavours, medium bodied, very complex, lingering tannins and great length.
- Food Matches
Grilled Sirloin.
- Cellaring
Enjoy now or will reward by cellaring beyond 2030.
- Story
Cassegrain Wines’ philosophy of “French Traditions, Australian Technology”, is best captured in our Reserve Shiraz. Australia has taken a very well-known French variety, and through our winemaking techniques, has become what Australian winemakers are best known for and Australia’s best-selling wine.
Dating back over one hundred years, Australian grape growers dedicated the best terroir to growing the Shiraz variety. It is this philosophy that guides the Cassegrain winemaking team when selecting the best fruit to use in our Reserve Shiraz.
Like our Chardonnay, Shiraz was a part of Cassegrain Wines’ first vintage 40 years ago.