$58.99 NZD
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The 2020 Hentley Farm Shiraz has flavours of blue fruits, plum, raspberry, clove and black pepper on the palette with powdery tannins and a great length finish.
| Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
|---|---|
| Size | 750 ml |
| Dry → Sweet | 10% |
Variety / Blend 100% Shiraz Pre-Vintage Rainfall: Average winter rainfall Dry conditions from spring through to summer Temperature: High winds at flowering Hot late spring and early summer leading to average summer temperatures Upshot: Inconsistent flowering and fruit set Low crops Vintage Rainfall: Early February rain event Dry otherwise Temperature: Warm days and cool nights Upshot: Consistent ripening conditions Perfect extended flavour development High natural acid Intense flavours and vibrancy of fruit Vineyard Estate: Twelve individual estate blocks: Red clay loam topsoil at varying depth Shattered limestone, salt and pepper siltstone, and bluestone subsoils North-south and east-west row orientations varied clonal selection, micro-climates, elevation, and aspect. Upshot: Complexity Consistency Intense flavours Vibrant colours Winemaking Fermentation: De-stemmed 2-3 pump overs per day Varying time on skins (7-60 days) Oak: French and American - 15% new, 85% seasoned Natural malolactic fermentation 15 months maturation Tech. Analysis: Alcohol – 14.8% pH – 3.56 Acid – 6.7g/L RS – <1.0g/L Noteworthy Dates: Harvested: 28th February - 16th March 2020 Bottled: July 2021 Released: July 2021 Sensorial Information Profile: Blue fruits Plum Raspberry Clove Black pepper Texture: Powdery tannins Great Length Characteristics Animal: Eastern Grey Kangaroo Vehicle: Jeep Cherokee Musical: Base guitar