Ondine Shiraz 2007
Shiraz is a highly adaptable cultivar, creating a presence in many wine producing regions. Shiraz can be used to produce very extracted wines complete with high alcohol, over ripe fruit and a ominous presence of charred barrel aromas. We do believe that Shiraz has a unique varietal character that comes to the fore with the Darling appellation.
Description:
This wine has an interesting bouquet of wild berries, spice and cloves, supplemented with raspberry flavor on a well balanced palate, laced with ripe tannins
Style:
Dry Red Wine
Grape Varieties:
100% Shiraz
Vinification:
The grapes were handpicked at 23.5˚B, with special care given to the colouring of the berries attachment. before picking. Cooling before fermentation allowed for good color extraction and slow fermentation. The wine was soaked for fourteen days on the skin, where after the wine was separated from the skins and pips. The wine was aged in barrels for eleven months, 45% new. Sylvain cooperage barrels being most prominent.
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