Connoisseur Shiraz

Connoisseur Shiraz

2019 Shiraz
Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Soft, Syrah-style Shiraz with gentle black pepper notes.

Description

Velvety tannins layered over flavours of blackcurrants and plum. Gentle black pepper and soft aniseed give this Shiraz a balanced structure.

Hunter Valley Wine Show
Hunter Valley Wine Show
Bronze
Class 17 - 2019 Shiraz
2021
NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Forbes
NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Forbes
Bronze 85%
Class 21 - Shiraz 2019 Vintage
2021

Wine Details

Range

Winemakers selection.

Region

Hunter Valley

Vintage

2019

Type

Red Wine

Variety

Shiraz

Volume

750mL

Alcohol Volume

13%

PH

3.54

Standard Drinks

7.7

Acidity

7.1

Maturation

14 Months French oak.

Closure

Screw Cap

Bottling Date

July 2020

Harvest Date

15.02.2019

Vineyard Notes

Hunter Valley

Winemaking

Allergens: Egg and nut products. Preservatives: Sulphur (220)

Tasting Notes

Velvety tannins layered over flavours of blackcurrants and plum. Gentle black pepper and soft aniseed give the Shiraz a balanced structure.

Colour

Medium, bright red, hint of purple hue.

Bouquet

Black and Red fruits, robust with oak background.

Palate

Generous, black forest fruits, lovely weight, soft tannins, well balance by a juicy natural acidity.

Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

2024-2029

Serving Temperature

16 degrees Celsius

Food Matches

Cheese platter, or a roast leg of lamb.

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