2018 Nepenthe Shiraz

2018 Nepenthe Shiraz
Item No. 2011169-1
3.1 out of 5 Customer Rating
Fruits hand-selected from our premium vineyard, this Shiraz combines black currant and blueberry with subtle hints of spice and dusty oak to complement the complexity and a lingering finish.
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Fruits hand-selected from our premium vineyard, this Shiraz combines black currant and blueberry with subtle hints of spice and dusty oak to complement the complexity and a lingering finish.
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Vegan

Vegan

Full Bodied

Full Bodied

Premium Parcel

Premium Parcel

Overview

The 2018 vintage was a cool, dry season which allowed for nice fruit ripening providing great flavour and beautiful natural acidity.

The fruit was picked during the cool of the morning and then crushed and destemmed. Fermentation occurred in open vats, between 18-22 degrees for approximately 7 days. Post-fermentation the wine was pressed into a balance of new and old French oak hogsheads. The wine was matured in oak for between 14 months prior to bottling.
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Varietal
Shiraz
Region
Adelaide Hills, SA
Country
Australia
Cellaring
5-10 years
Winemaker
James Evers
Alcohol Volume
13.8%
pH
3.35
Residual Sugar
2.29
Total Acidity
6.6
Colour
Dark crimson
Vintage
2018

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Fresh blackberries and plums with hints of white pepper and oak characters.

Palate

This full bodied, rich wine has ripe dark cherry flavours with blackcurrant, blueberry and sweet spice supported by a long elegant fine tannin finish.

Food Pairing

Beef

Beef

Lamb

Lamb

Hard Cheese

Hard Cheese

Pasta

Pasta