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Back to winesView a PDF of this page1997 'Alexander Munro' Shiraz Wine Notes Wine NotesFruit Source:Situated in the heart of Pokolbin, the "Tallawanta" vineyard is the source for the wine. The vines have an aveage age of 40 years and dry land grown, thus ensuring low yields and high quality. Winemaking:Hand picked fruit was crushed into open vats and inocluated with selected yeast which allowed a longer fermentation, at higher temperatures. The wine was racked and returned 3 times daily via a splash tray to increase oxygen pick up. After 7 days 40% of the wine was transferred to new French Nevers and American oak to complete fermentation. The balance of the wine was then pressed out when fermentation was completed into older French oak. The wine was largely egg fined prior to bottling. Winemakers notes:A difficult vintage in the Hunter, where the "terroir" of the individual vineyard sites had a large effect on final fruit quality. Those sites that coped with the heavy rains and drained produced the best fruit. The colour is still holding at crimson, showing no real signs of fading. Leather and spice dominate the nose on this mature Hunter Shiraz. The palate is medium bodied still with plenty of fine dusty tannins. The oak is now well integrated with the fruit making a lovely old Hunter Shiraz much in the "Hunter Burgundy" style. Decanting prior to serving is highly recommended. AwardsGold Medal 1998 Sydney Wine Show What the experts say
"Eather who is off to France's Rhone Valley in September to work with the renowned Chapoutier family, has done a masterly job with his Shiraz".
Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph 27/6/98
"It is a fine Hunter Shiraz, dense purple in colour with a nocse that tells of mocha coffee beans and peppermint". êêêêê
. John Lewis, Newcastle Herald 21/10/98
Pick of the New-Age Wines ...... Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay, Smeillon 1998 and Shiraz 1997.
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, Good Living 19/1/99.
"an excellent palate ...... Would appear to have outstanding potential".
90/100 James Halliday, 2000 Wine Companion. Other vintages: 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 |
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