2005 Shiraz

The wine finishes with smooth fine tannins that have a savoury rustic edge, urging for enjoyment with food.

  • Awards:

    Bronze: Royal Hobart, Margaret River

  • Region:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Colour:

    A purple hue surrounds a bright cherry red centre.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of assorted white spices, raspberry and chocolate sprinkled with freshly grated orange rind are immediately apparent.

  • Palate:

    The palate has moderate weight and an elegant feel, with a luscious sweet
    mid-palate and a distinctive long length of flavour typical for the Five Ashes Vineyard Terrior.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2009 to 2011;

  • Oak Treatment:

    10 months maturation in barriques, 30% New French Oak, 15% New American Oak and balance 1 year old French Oak

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with strong meat dishes such as slow cooked lamb shanks.

  • Alcohol:

    13.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.8 g/L

  • pH:

    3.47

  • Acidity:

    6.1 g/L

  • Bottling Date:

    November 2006

  • Tasting Notes:

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