dB Selection Shiraz 2009

Region
South East Australia (40% Riverina, 30% Mudgee, 15% King Valley)

Appearance
Deep red with a purple hue.

Bouquet
Sweet dark fruits (plum and blackberries) a touch of spice and well integrated toasty mocha oak.

Palate
A full rich red wine showing nice ripe primary fruits upfront, a fleshy mid palate and finishing with silky chocolate like tannins.

Vintage Conditions
The lead up to the 2009 harvest in the Riverina was one of the best on record, with refreshing rains during spring and mild December temperatures. this lead to fruit with flavour intensity and acid structure not seen for a few
years. This all changed at the end of January with an unprecedented heat wave of plus 40 degrees for 14 days which saw ripening stall for 3 weeks. Overall the vintage was good to excellent.

Winemaking
Fruit was selected by the winemaker and picked when both flavour profile of dark fruits and Baume were optimum for the desired wine style. Average 7 days on skins at 22- 25 °C.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 14.7 % pH : 3.45 TA : 6.01 g/L

Cellaring
Best Enjoyed while Young and fresh. Could cellar for a few years in favourable conditions.

Suggested Cuisine
A variety of beef and lamb dishes.

General Characteristics
Dry         Full Bodied