| Appelation: |
Coastal |
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| Production: |
8 t/ha |
| Grape Varieties: |
98% Shiraz & 2% Viognier
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| Wine produced: |
750ml - 3 200 bottles
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After the 2007 experiment literally ran off the shelf we decided we needed more of it and sooner. The 2008 is also a dry Rosé with a lovely colour!
| Harvest: |
The Shiraz all comes off Lindhorst farms and is of the same quality that we use for our red wines. We adjusted our harvest date to achieve a higher acidity and good structure but to retain some of the fruitiness looked for in Rosé. The Viognier component is a blend of our first Lindhorst Viognier and some off an organic dry land vineyard in Malmesbury. It was blended into the wine just prior to bottling.
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| Vinification: |
As with our reds we cooled the grapes down overnight before crushing. From the crusher the grapes went to the tank where they spent just 1 hour on the skins in order to achieve a delicate pink colour. After pressing, fermentation took place in 225L barrels. The wine was left on the leese for a few weeks with the odd stirring and blended to tank in March. With a bigger volume we were able to cold stabilize the wine and filter it, so, although last years “Au Natural” was appreciated by most, this year we have a clean, clear wine with no sediment. |
| Alc: |
14% pH: 3.44 Total Acid: 5.3 g/l Residual Sugar: 2.28 g/l
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| Tasting Notes: |
Tasting Notes - Clear, bright appearance. Salmon, apricot and onion skin that hint at an interesting wine. Loads of strawberry fruit, hints of guava and flowery perfume make for a fresh and zippy nose. The promise on the nose follows through on the palate with good acid integrity. The wood exposure and leese contact have increased the palate appeal of this wine. There is well balanced dryness with good mid palate mouth feel. The wine was bottled in April, drinks well now but will improve with a few months in the bottle. It should be enjoyed chilled. (Tasted April 2008)
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| Food Recommendations: |
Tomato based seafood pastas and sauces, mild cheeses such as Camembert and Parmesan, grilled tuna, roast turkey
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