Shiraz Wrattonbully 2015

Description

(100% Shiraz) -The Shiraz was fermented in 1 8-tonne Potter fermenter and 1 small 1-tonne tub (which had 50% whole bunches), plunging 4 times during fermentation. After 26 days of cold maceration, fermentation and post fermentation maceration, the wine was pressed off to 50% new Vallaurine barrels (Rive Droite and Rive Gauche) and 50% old French barrels where they aged for 8 months. The wine was then transferred to a 4-year-old Foudre where it aged for a further 14 months. 280cs WA 90- Wine & Spirits Magazine 92