Warboys McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 x 6
Product Description
WARBOYS VINEYARD
2019 SHIRAZ
McLAREN VALE
VINEYARD & VINTAGE
Sourced from our certified organic and biodynamic Warboys Vineyard in McLaren Vale.
Average Winter rainfall and a dry Spring checked initial vine growth and reduced disease
pressure in the vineyard. Budburst and flowering occurred in line with the long term average
in mid-September. Thankfully, stable dry conditions occurred at flowering resulting in
excellent fruit set. The dry, stable conditions continued throughout Summer with rainfall
being up to 80% lower than averages. January experienced 14 consecutive days over 30ºC
but thankfully nothing over 40°C. With access to both recycled and artesian water and were
able to develop the vines carefully with controlled irrigation. February was generally cool
and mild and grapes were harvested in pristine condition. Wines from this vintage are lively,
aromatic and vibrant with delicious dark berry flavours and spice, finishing with resounding
length and delicacy.
WINEMAKING
Hand-picked in early March, the whole bunches of Shiraz were chilled prior to hand sorting
to ensure only pristine fruit in the ferment. In our Vintage House, 25% whole bunches were
placed in the fermenter and the remainder was destemmed and crushed on top. The must
was then cold soaked at 10°C, for 3 days before being allowed to warm to 20°C. Fermentation
was initiated by indigenous yeasts from our 100 year old winery. The small fermenters were
hand plunged daily and gently pumped over every few days. As the ferment reached
completion we donned the waders and jumped in to crush the remaining berries on the
bottom of the tank.
Once the ferment had finished, the skins were protected from oxidation by a blanket of CO2
for 3 days of extended maceration. Pressed using our old wooden basket press, with the
pressing wine added back to the free run. The wine was then racked to large new, 2nd and 3rd
fill French oak puncheons for 14 months. The best barrels were selected in July 2020 and the
wine was bottled without filtration or fining.
TASTING NOTE
Inky rich purple with intense magenta hues. Spice and forest floor followed by bitter
chocolate and white pepper. Concentrated plum and red berry notes with spice and black
fruits. Restrained at first but with airing rich intense fruit flavours are framed by great
structure with cedar and dark plums closing out
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