2017 Nepenthe Apex Shiraz

2017 Nepenthe Apex Shiraz
Item No. 2A10055-1
4.1 out of 5 Customer Rating
Bringing intense flavour, our Shiraz exhibits perfumed aromas of blackberries and plums with hints of savoury spice on the palate. This unique representation of cool-climate shiraz finishes with tension and finesse.
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Bottle (750ml) Limited Offer
Limited Offer $60.00
Bringing intense flavour, our Shiraz exhibits perfumed aromas of blackberries and plums with hints of savoury spice on the palate. This unique representation of cool-climate shiraz finishes with tension and finesse.
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Single Vineyard

Single Vineyard

Limited Release

Limited Release

Premium Parcel

Premium Parcel

Overview

Our finest expression of the Adelaide Hills.

Apex represents Nepenthe’s dedication to regional excellence by providing a unique single clone, single site, single vintage snapshot in every bottle. Underpinned by craftsmanship and provenance, minimal intervention winemaking allows the nuances of site and clonal complexities to be highlighted while maximising varietal purity.

The fruit for this wine was sourced from our Charleston Vineyard, known for producing wines of great depth and elegance. The wine was fermented in small open fermenters for 10 days where it was transferred to both new and old French Hogsheads to mature for 16 months before being clarified and bottled.
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Varietal
Shiraz
Region
Adelaide Hills, SA
Country
Australia
Cellaring
7+ years
Winemaker
James Evers
Alcohol Volume
14.1%
pH
3.40
Residual Sugar
0.48
Total Acidity
6.7
Colour
Dark crimson
Vintage
2017

Tasting Notes

Aroma

A lively nose of blackberries and dark Cherry.

Palate

The palate is rich yet elegant with flavours of black fruits underpinned with white pepper and sweet spice with great natural acidity these flavours carry through to a long velvety tannin finish.

Food Pairing

Beef

Beef

Lamb

Lamb

Hard Cheese

Hard Cheese