2008 Regional Series GSM
Colour
Vibrant Red
Bouquet
Ripe plums are exhibited on the nose with subtle fine-grained oak tannins.
Palate
A sweet mid palate, soft tannins and earthy fruit characters blend subtlety to produce a wine full of finesse. The soft balance of tannins and acid combined with the intense long finish ensure the longevity of this exceptional wine.
Winemaking
The Grenache was sourced from low yielding old vines in Seppeltsfield whilst the Shiraz and Mataro came from a vineyard just up the road in Greenock. The grapes were Individually picked out in the vineyards for their exceptional quality and picked separately to the rest of the vineyard. The grapes were then hand picked and delivered to the winery and gently worked through the de-stemmer before being transferred to an open fermenter. The juice is pumped over twice a day for seven days to extract, homogenize and regulate temperature before draining and loading the basket press by shovel. The skins are then gently pressed for approximately 20 hours to retrieve more of the essence of the grape. This juice is then blended with the juice collected earlier. After the wine has completed its malolactic ferment, it is matured in seasoned American and French oak barrels for 12 months prior to bottling then cellared for a further 3 months prior to release.
Cellaring
Bottled 3 months prior to release this wine is now ready to be enjoyed and will have a great lifespan which will enable it to be drunk over the next 5-8 years.
Vintage Information
| Varietals | Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Wine Makers | John Harris |
| Serving Suggestions | Succulent Duck Dish |
