2006 Shiraz

2006 Seize the Day Single Vineyard Shiraz 

James Halliday    91 points     Drink to 2018    rrp$38

"Deep colour; slightly savoury notes, with red fruits and hints of mocha; good weight with bright acidity, and good persistence of dark fruits on the finish. Screwcap. 14.9% alc."
                                    James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009 Edition

Intense fruit driven varietal aromas and flavours

• 100% varietal
• Full-bodied, smooth in texture and structure
• Rounded tannins
• Balanced, harmonious with subtle, sweet oak.

The Oak:

Careful oak management is a priority to avoid over-oaking and the consequent masking of the natural fruit flavours.
21 months in 300L hogsheads.
12.5% new American oak, 25% old American oak, 12.5% new & 50% old French oak.

Winemaking:

• Open fermenters
• Gently basket pressed
• Hand racked to clarity
• Unfiltered, no fining with foreign substances

Total production:

204 dozen (750ml bottles).