Export - Deen Vat 1 Petite Sirah 2008

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Deep crimson with intense inky purple hues.

Bouquet
Lifted spice and chocolate aromas with savoury oak.

Palate
The intense fleshy palate displays rich, spicey fruit with well balanced firm tannins.

Vintage Conditions
Initially a dry winter with good rain received in late winter preceding budburst allowed good fruit set to occur. The growing season was warm and dry resulted in wines with good ripeness, great colour  and ripe tannins.

Winemaking
Selected by winemaker on flavour and ripeness. Fruit was cold soaked and fermented at 25 - 32 °c for an averaged 7 days.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 14.0%   pH : 3.50   TA : 6.50 g/L  

Cellaring
This wine can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for up to 5 years.

Suggested Cuisine
An ideal accompaniment to rich red meat dishes or hearty casseroles.

General Characteristics
Dry      Full Bodied