Stroumbeli Shiraz Red Dry
(Case of 6 Bottles)

Description

TASTING NOTES

This excellent Shiraz has a deep brick red colour with an intense maroon and purple hue.Intense nose with notes of lifted sweet spice reminiscent of pepper and mint, integrated with black fruits characteristic of cranberries and mature fig, cloaked in delicate oak. Medium bodied and well structured with a refreshing acidity and sturdy sweet fruits. Black fruits on the fore palate lengthening to infused cranberries and sweet plum integrated with subtle oak, finishing long with lingering pepper, blackcurrants and velvety tannins.

IN THE VINEYARD

Soil Type: Limestone and Tera Rosa
Age Of Vines: 10 – 16 Years Old
Trellising: Horizontal Cuplike
Vine Density: 3500 – 4500 / ha
Irrigation: No

IN THE CELLAR

Wood ageing: 12 months in French Oak Barrels
Total production: 6000 Cases of 6 Bottles

AGEING POTENTIAL

Ready to Drink. It will develop even better in the following 2 – 3 years.

BLEND INFORMATION

Shiraz 100%

FOOD SUGGESTIONS

Great to enjoy with, fillet and wild bush tomato sauce. Though enjoyable at present, this classic Shiraz has the structure and intensity to improve with aging..
Drink it now and next year at 16C

ACCOLADES

2021 Vintage: Decanter World Wine Awards, Vintage 2017 – Bronze Medal
2009 Vintage: Vienna International Wine Challenge 2013 – Silver Medal
2009 Vintage: Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 – Commended Medal
2008 Vintage: Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 – Commended Medal
2008 Vintage: International Wine & Spirit Competition U.K. 2012 – Bronze Medal
2008 Vintage: Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 – Commended Medal
2008 Vintage: International Wine & Spirit Competition U.K. 2011 – Bronze Medal
2007 Vintage: International Wine & Spirit Competition U.K. 2010 – Bronze Medal
2006 Vintage: International Wine & Spirit Competition U.K. 2009 – Bronze Medal