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2008 Seize the Day Single Vineyard Shiraz

rrp $30/bottle

15% alcohol
Screwcap
Intense varietal flavours, smooth texture, elegant structure and balance, rounded tannins, subtle oak.

The oak

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

Winemaking

Grapes harvested at optimum ripeness and flavour. Warm fermentation, open top fermenter, hand pumpovers. Gently basket pressed. 22 months in French and American oak.
Decanting recommended

Total production

rrp $30/bottle I James Halliday 92 points I Drink to 2020

14.9% alcohol
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Strong colour; a full-bodied shiraz, with a wide range of black fruits, licorice, leather and oak aromas and flavours giving the wine length.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011 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

Total production

rrp $30/bottle

14.5% alcohol
Screwcap
Full bodied, rich on the palate, classic range of balanced aromas and flavours. Grapes harvested at optimum ripeness and flavour.
100% varietal
Full-bodied, smooth in texture and structure
Rounded tannins
Elegant structure and balance, subtle sweet oak

The oak

Careful oak management is a priority to avoid over-oaking and the consequent masking of the natural fruit flavours.
22 months in 300L hogsheads
25% new French oak, 75% old French oak

Winemaking

Total production

rrp $30/bottle

14.8% alcohol
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A classic expression of the Barossa's traditional blend which captures the intense characters of both varieties, this limited production handcrafted wine is made from 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Shiraz and Cabernet were made as seperate wines and blended prior to bottling. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and flavour.
The wine has intense flavours, smooth texture, elegant structure and balance, rounded tannins and subtle oak.

The oak

Careful oak management is a priority to avoid over-oaking and the consequent masking of the natural fruit flavours.
22 months in French and American 300L hogsheads.

Winemaking

Total production