Greg Norman Shiraz/ Cab

Description

VITICULTURE Fruit for this wine was sourced from Mt Benson, Robe, Coonawarra and Padthawayall in the Limestone Coast region in South Australias southest corner. Winter was cold and exceptionally dry. Only a touch of spring rainfall, coupledwithclear skies provided a welcoming boost to vine health and berry size.VINIFICATION Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz parcels were fermented in small and large rotary fermenters and the old upright,static fermenters for six to eight days with daily, vigorous, aerativepump-overs. After pressing offthe skins, certain parcels werematured in new French and American oak barrels, as well as seasoned oak. There is also an un-oaked component to retain a fresh fruit element. After 18 monthsmaturation, each wine parcel and all barrels were tested by thewinemakerandtheblend created. The final blend reflects the consistent quality, richness and supple texture ofthe wine from the Limestone Coast region.TASTING NOTES This wine is dark vibrant crimson color with purple hues. Dense dark fruit aromas ofdark plum, ripe blackberry and cherry become more complex, elegant and savory, with olive, cassisandleatherthat intensify the nose. Sweet vanillin and mocha oak characters underpin thewine. The strong, fruit driven palate issupported by cedar and vanillin oak characters and fine silky tannins. These add to the wines complexity and ensure lingering, ripe fruit flavors on the finish. – Andrew Hales, WINEMAKER