Wilberforce Barossa Cabernet Shiraz

COLOUR Deep crimson red with hints of purple. NOSE Aromas of blackberry, red jubes and plums with subtle notes of black currant and spice. PALATE The palate is elegantly structured with a silky texture and fruit sweetness to the mid palate with layers of red cherry, spice and subtle briar flavours. A big mouth fill, youthful and well balanced. WINEMAKING A combination of small and medium size static fermenters was used, with ‘wild’ yeasts present on the grape skins being allowed to initiate fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts were then added to complete the fermentation and parcels were then pressed and run to barrel with the result being a wine with excellent depth of colour, richness and complexity. FOOD PAIRING Charred middle eastern meat or a bold South East Asian curry. VINTAGE NOTES The growing season began with consistent rainfall throughout winter. Spring remained warmer and drier than average and although bunch and berry size was reduced, the vines were off to a healthy start. The reduced berry and bunch size have produced grapes of great aromatics and flavour. Summer was long and relatively mild with quite cool nights. This has helped to retain the acidity and pristine fruit flavours in our Shiraz.