Our Wines
2008 Woodstock Shiraz
Background
The hero variety of the region, Woodstock Shiraz is sourced entirely from estate grown fruit. Being a very vigorous red variety, the key is to manage our Shiraz leaf canopies carefully to ensure the best from our Shiraz vines.
Winemaking
Grapes for this Shiraz come from vines on the Estate which were planted in 1972 and 1974. The number of leaves are reduced to ensure perfect ripening of the berries with some exposure to sunlight and air. Yields are deliberately kept low for good flavour concentration. Maturation in 2 to 3 year old seasoned American oak for 18 months enhances its complexity without the oak dominating.
The Wine
The 2008 Shiraz showing lots of blackcurrants, pepper, spice and a hint of choc mint. The palate is lush and dense with an alluring texture of savoury tannins. A food friendly wine and a great example of McLaren Vale Shiraz in the glass.
Serving Suggestion
A scotch fillet of beef, char-grilled and served with mushrooms and wilted baby spinach.
Winemakers
Scott Collett & Ben Glaetzer
Varietal Composition
100% Shiraz
Bottling Date
APRIL 2010
Technical Data
Alcohol 14.6%
pH 3.43
Acidity 6.53 g/L
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
