Traditional Shiraz blend from South Australian vineyards Ð rich yet elegant
With the aromas of Blackberries, Mulberries and Dark Chocolate Ð the nose will be dominated with slight accents of liquorice and spicy Oak to make it that much more complex and layered.
The Barossa Valley in South Australia has a wonderful range of vineyards and this adds to the complexity of flavours found in a Shiraz blend Ð therefore you often get a surprise of flavours which are hard to name yet lovey and adventurous to say the least.
Food Matches:
-ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Lamb, game meats
-ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ Roast Beef
- Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊAged Cheddar cheeseÊ Ê Ê
- Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊCasseroles
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VINTAGE CONDITIONS:ÊÊThe 2011 vintage was characterised by a cool, wet ripening season across many regions. This resulted in a later harvest period and increased disease pressure. Despite the presence of such disease the McLaren Vale region has been the stand out region for Shiraz in South Australian regions for this vintage. The 2011 Presidents Selection Shiraz was sourced from this premium fruit in McLaren Vale.
MATURATION:ÊÊIndividual vineyard parcels were matured separately in seasoned and new French and American oak barrels for 12 months prior to skillful blending.
PEAK DRINKING:ÊDrink now or will reward short to medium-term cellaring.
COLOUR:ÊÊDeep garnet with crimson hues.
NOSE:ÊÊLifted dark berry fruits with notes of vanillan and mocha.
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PALATE:ÊÊFull bodied with generous cherry and mulberry fruit flavours supported by attractive mocha oak and a long creamy texture.
