dB Selection Shiraz Cabernet 2009

Region
South East Australia

Appearance
Crimson red with hints of purple.

Bouquet
Fragrant dark fruits with hints of red cherry and spicy oak.

Palate
Fruit driven palate, blackberry and cherries with hints of oak.

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 and Baume were optimum. Average 7 days on skins at 22.- 25 °C.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 14.0 % pH : 3.45 TA : 6.34 g/L

Cellaring
Best enjoyed as a youthful wine however it could be carefully cellared for up to 3 years.

Suggested Cuisine
Red Meat, Pasta, BBQ

General Characteristics
Dry       Medium Bodied