The 2020 Hentley Farm Villain & Vixen Shiraz has plum, toffee apple, pink peppercorn and raspberries on the palette with soft tannins, giving an outstanding purity of fruit and balance.
Variety
Shiraz / Syrah
Size
750 ml
Alcohol
14.8 %
Dry → Sweet
10%
Vintage Rainfall: Dry Summer and Autumn Temperature: Hot January and February Mild Autumn Upshot: Delayed and extended harvest Vibrant colours and powerful fruit Wines of power and elegance Vineyard Western Barossa: Regional Barossa Blend Including sites from; Eastern Barossa, Eden Valley, Krondorf and Western Ridge Upshot: Complexity Intense and vibrant flavour profile Winemaking Fermentation: 80% De-stemmed & fermented on skins for 8-12 days 10% Whole bunch ferment 10% Extended maceration for 40-50 days Oak: Seasoned French 100% Natural malolactic fermentation 10 months maturation Tech. Analysis: Alcohol: 14.8% pH: 3.62 Acid: 6.2g/L RS: <1.0g/L Noteworthy Dates Harvested: 24th February - 24th March 2020 Bottled: January 2021 Released: April 2021 Sensoral Information Profile: Plum Toffee Apple Pink Peppercorn Raspberries Texture: Soft even tannins Bight Acidity Outstanding purity of fruit and balance