2017 Copper Block Shiraz

Rich & deep in colour this wine exudes aromatics of blood plums, blueberries & dark cherries supported by toasty mocha (from quality oak) and moreish hints of truffle.
The nose promises what the palate yields, parading elegant, felt-like, fruit-driven tannins. A sublime combination of grace, subtle power & persistence!

Crafted from one clone of Shiraz grown on the vineyards shallowest soils, soils rich in copper-infused Cambrian greenstone. To reduce vigour, the vineyard is planted to a density of 4,545 vines per hectare, this also ensures low crop per vine of intensely flavoured grapes.

Grass planted in between the rows also reduces this vigour, as well as adding organic matter which improves the soil environment for the vines root activity. Row orientation is east-west in order to protect the vines from the hot summer sun, and to prevent sun burn, as well as to preserve the vibrant flavours in the grapes.

- 1 year in oak hogsheads. - 10% were new American. - 40% new French.
- remainder seasoned.

Grape Variety: 99% Shiraz, 1% Viognier
Region: Heathcote, Victoria
Alc/Vol: 14.08%
PH: 3.56
TA: 5.60g/L
RS: <0.1g/L