6000 Full Bodied Shiraz Rose 2009
The third rose release, funky style, aged in barrel, full flavoured, dry red.
A big rich style made by harvesting mid-season shiraz; long maceration on skins, barrel aging provides the extra interest and dimension
Wine Style : |
hip; medium bodied full pink table wine |
Vintage : |
2009 |
Grape Variety : |
shiraz |
Growing Region : |
Granite Belt, single vineyard |
Technical Details : |
alcohol 13.5%, pH 3.32, acidity 6.79 g/L, sugar 7.0 gm/L, volatile acidity 0.43 g/L |
Oak Treatment : |
stainless steel produced, then 8 months in old French/European oak |
Appearance : |
medium red |
Nose : |
ripe, aromatic, heady spiced fruits, creates interest |
Palate : |
soft flavours, sweet fruit ripeness, texture from alcohol, richness beyond standard rose |
Cellaring : |
drink now to 1-2 years |
Closure : |
antique green claret, silver screw cap |
Serve : |
6-8 degrees C- a little warmer promotes personality |
Food : |
serve on the balcony or at the beach, match with starters, seafood salads, white meats or light veal recipes |