Compadre Venancio Shiraz 2009

This Shiraz is mouth-filling, but smooth and has a dark purple colour. Cherry tobacco, meaty and earthy aromas with hints of mint and fudge.

Delicious with beef roasts, oxtail and creamy pasta dishes.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : 
winemaker : _
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.72  ta : 5.68 g/l  va : 0.65 g/l  so2 : 108 mg/l  fso2 : 46 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Soil: Deep, red decomposed Granite soil.
Growing Climate / Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, aspect for morning sun.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: Mid-March to early April
Type of Harvest: Harvested by hand

in the cellar : Method: Grapes were harvested from a single vineyard at 25° Balling. Fermentation took place with pump-overs at regular intervals. Fermented dry before being pressed. Only the free-run juice was used.
Temperature: 25-28° Celsius
Length: 10-25 Days on skins
Malolactic: Malolactic fermentation was allowed before maturation in new and second fill barrels for 12 months

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