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Ā | Ā Ā Ā ĀDeep crimson with violet hues. Lifted aromas of blueberry, blackberry, mulberry and Satsuma plum, with nuances of lavender, rose petal, violets, pepper and brown baking spice. A complex palate of blue and red fruits with hints of anise and white pepper, supported by bright acidity, fine tannins and excellent length.
Product Information
- Vintage
- 2023
- Grape variety breakdown
81% Shiraz | 11% Grenache | 6% Mataro | 2% Viognier
- Technical Details
- Alcohol: 14.5% | pH:
3.42
| Acidity:6.4g/L
| Volume: 750mls
- Harvest Date
11 April - 10 May
- Maturation
The viognier was co-fermented with shiraz, while the grenache and mataro were fermented separately. Matured in 5% new (99% French, 1% American) and 95% seasoned oak hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.
- Background
This shiraz, grenache, mataro and viognier blend is a tribute to Henry Evans who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. He quickly developed a reputation for producing the best wines in the southern colony. Following Henryās death in 1868, his widow Sarah exercised her temperance convictions by closing the winery and uprooting all of the wine grapes. This blend highlights the historical introduction of southern French and Spanish varieties to South Australia in those early days of viticulture and reflects the history, religion and culture of the Barossa.
- Cellaring potential
Excellent vintage; 15+ years (from vintage).
- Serving Temperature
15Ā°C
Vintage Description
By late winter the soil profiles had been refilled with well aboveĀ average rainfall,Ā which continuedĀ throughout spring. TheĀ wet conditions encouragedĀ the spreadĀ of fungal disease,Ā such asĀ downy mildew.Ā Shoot thinning during the growing seasonĀ to open up the canopyĀ helped to overcome disease pressure.Ā A dry and cool December, which continued throughout summer, impacted late flowering and fruit set. Light rain events in autumn resulted in a slower ripening period in the lead up to harvest, which provided great flavour development and acid retention. Despite the challenges of the season, yields were above average with larger berry size compensating for the poorĀ set. The 2023 vintage will be remembered for excellent quality wines withĀ fruit purity, good structure, mature tannins and great length.
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