Enter De Bortoli’s newest addition to the portfolio, HANDCRAFTED Heathcote Shiraz. A meticulous, purposefully chosen, small parcel of Shiraz handcrafted by Chief Winemaker Steve Webber and influenced by the environmental forces that Heathcote has to offer.
It is known that the Heathcote region is well known for producing intense and full-bodied Shiraz wines with distinctive structure, and fruit-driven characteristics. HANDCRAFTED Heathcote Shiraz not only exhibits these Heathcote characteristics, it has also been cultivated to be quite supple, relaxed, ethereal and compelling. This allows the grapes and the unique characteristics of the region to shine through in the final wine, yet provides a distinctive difference to others in the market.
“Heathcote has a long history of growing Shiraz of extraordinary quality. The ancient Cambrian red soils of the region give flavours of dark berry fruits and violets combined with lovely texture and feel.” says Chief Winemaker, Steve Webber.
Ready to taste an incredible wine that the Heathcote region has to offer? A delicate yet deep, inky and perfumed Shiraz is waiting for you.
Tasting note: Dark colour with garnet edge. Haunting, ethereal, deeply scented forest aromas. Dense mouth filling flavours, quite supple and relaxed, dark fruits, earthen and compelling.
Wine analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.7%, pH: 3.57; TA: 6.0g/L
Winemaking: Fruit is picked, sorted and placed in open fermenters and vats. Some whole bunch inclusion for extra perfume and charm. Plots fermented and pressed separately. Blending after 9 months of maturation in French oak casks.
Cellaring: Cellared carefully, this wine will age gracefully for 10 years.
RRP: $30.00
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Media Contact: Carly O’Brien
carly_obrien@debortoli.com.au
About De Bortoli
De Bortoli Wines is a family wine company established in 1928, and today is under the custodianship of the third generation, Darren, Leanne, Kevin and Victor De Bortoli. Theirs is a story of a hardworking and innovative family who considered good wine, good food and good friends to be part of everyday life. De Bortoli's philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and should reflect the region where the grapes that made it are grown. For further information: debortoli.com.au
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