N2 Templates Project

Current vintage

2010

A wine to be enjoyed with food. Both the nose and palate have a blackberry and dark cherry character. There is a sweet middle palate and the soft savoury aromatic character of the Grenache leads on to a beautifully soft finish.

Appearance

Bright cherry red.

Bouquet

Perfumed aromas of blueberries, nutmeg, musk and red cherries with a hint of cigar box.

Palate

Shiraz and Grenache in balanced proportions deliver perfumed lift and juicy red berry fruits with the Mourvedre contributing the wines richness, length and structure. The front and mid palate is filled with a luscious mix of plums, black cherries, rhubarb and dark chocolate, complimented by mixed brown spices and subtle oak, finishing with elegant and textural grape tannins. A classic style.

Winemaking

Shiraz batches matured in 2, 3 and 4 -year-old French and American oak were selected for their spice, character and sweet tannin profiles. The Grenache and Mourvedre was matured in large new and 1 and 2-year-old French and American oak puncheons. The composition of the wine is Shiraz 48%, Grenache 36% and Mourvedre 16%.

Technical analysis

Ageing potential

While crafted for immediate appeal, this wine will benefit from a further 3 years cellaring in controlled conditions.

Awards

Trophy and Gold Medal, McLaren Vale Wine Show 2011
Bronze Medal, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011

Viticulturalist

Nick Wiltshire

Winemaker

Scott Zrna

Tasting notes

2010 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

2010 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre in Large Print

2008 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

2008 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre in Large Print

2007 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre

2006 Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre