Reserve Shiraz

Reserve Shiraz

2018 Shiraz, Central Ranges, Hilltops, New South Wales

Includes Reserve Shiraz Magnum and Timber Box

$180.00
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Awards

Bronze
Bronze
89 / 100
The Real Review
Bronze
Bronze
NSW Wine Awards
Bronze
Bronze
87 / 100
Halliday Wine Companion

Details

  • RegionCentral Ranges, Hilltops, New South Wales
  • Vintage2018
  • TypeRed Wine
  • VarietyShiraz
  • Volume1500ml
  • Alcohol Volume14.5%
  • pH

    3.5

  • Standard Drinks17.2
  • Acidity

    7.0g/L

  • Residual Sugar

    2.0g/L

  • ClosureCork
  • Bottling Date

    03/02/20

  • Background

    Shiraz - 45% Central Ranges, 42% Hilltops, 13% Canberra District.

  • Vineyard Notes

    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.

  • Serving Temperature

    16°C

  • 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.

  • The Real Review

    "Charcuterie aromas along with red cherry, spice and menthol. The flavours have a lively, leafy coolness to them, there's some red cherry and raspberry and a touch of anise. Firm tannins and crunchy acidity keep the wine fresh and vibrant" - Aaron Brasher, The Real Review

  • Halliday Wine Companion

    "A lot of tangy fruits and acidity to the fore with a slight rawness to the oak. And yet it feels altogether riper, with its fruit profile across the fuller-bodied palate." - Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion

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