2013 Shiraz
2013 Shiraz
Coonawarra, South Australia
Medium bodied with fleshy dark liquorice/berry fruit, spicy notes and a soft grainy tannin finish.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Shiraz
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- PH
3.48 g/l
- Standard Drinks 8.6
- Acidity
6.82 g/l
- Closure ScrewCap
- Background
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975, and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra strip. The family has been associated with the district since 1855 and Doug, Annette, Kirsty and Pete Balnaves remain fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.
- Winemaking
Vintage 2013 produced excellent shiraz from Dunstan and Kidman vineyards, ripening in late March which is considerably later than in recent years. Matured for 19 months in new (68%) second fill (16%) French oak. This wine was bottled in December 2014.
- Tasting Notes
Deep red in colour, the nose shows intense perfumed dark blackberry fruit, interwoven with spice and toasty vanillin notes. The palate is medium bodied with fleshy dark liquorice/berry fruit, spicy notes and a soft grainy tannin finish. This wine will improve with further careful cellaring and decanting before drinking.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Shiraz
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- PH
3.48 g/l
- Standard Drinks 8.6
- Acidity
6.82 g/l
- Closure ScrewCap
- Background
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975, and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra strip. The family has been associated with the district since 1855 and Doug, Annette, Kirsty and Pete Balnaves remain fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.
- Winemaking
Vintage 2013 produced excellent shiraz from Dunstan and Kidman vineyards, ripening in late March which is considerably later than in recent years. Matured for 19 months in new (68%) second fill (16%) French oak. This wine was bottled in December 2014.
- Tasting Notes
Deep red in colour, the nose shows intense perfumed dark blackberry fruit, interwoven with spice and toasty vanillin notes. The palate is medium bodied with fleshy dark liquorice/berry fruit, spicy notes and a soft grainy tannin finish. This wine will improve with further careful cellaring and decanting before drinking.