2000 Shiraz

LIMITED MUSEUM RELEASE, Gold Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2002.

  • Awards:

    Gold Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2002
    Silver Medal Royal Perth Wine Show 2002.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Karridale.

  • Colour:

    Brick Red Hue, Red Centre.

  • Bouquet:

    A compote` of dark black fruits infused with green olive and white spice, with some complexing leathery development.

  • Palate:

    Moderate to full weight and a moderate to long length with fine black choclatey tannins- drinking very well now.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    Fermented in a combination of static and open fermenters, pressed off at dryness or left on skins for 6 days. The open fermenter had 50% whole bunches included to add carbonic character.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested Best 2004 to 2007;

  • Oak Treatment:

    50% new French oak and 10% new American oak.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with rare rib eye fillet and garlic roasted vegetables.

  • Alcohol:

    15%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    1.5g/L

  • pH:

    3.73

  • Acidity:

    6.1g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2000

  • Bottling Date:

    February 2002

  • Tasting Notes:

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