2015 Eagles Rest 'Estate' Shiraz
From the exceptionally cool 2015 vintage. A light bodied, easy drinking wine. Fragrant florals on the nose, red cherries and forest berries on the palate. A cool climate style Syrah perfect for the warm summer months.
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Analysis
Blocks | The Eyrie |
Soil | Black alluvial soil with a granite underlay |
Elevation | 240m |
Aspect | Gentle north facing slope |
Harvest | Hand picked 18/02/15 |
Processing |
100% crushed and de-stemmed, 6-day cold soak |
Fermentation |
Open air stainless steel tank ferment, temperatures ranged between 14-25°C, 7-days total, hand plunged |
Maturation | 20 months |
Use of oak | 20% old, 20% large format |
Days on skins | 21 days |
Blending | 100% The Eyrie |
Alc % | 13.5% |
TA g/L | 6.8 |
pH | 3.47 |
Baume | 12.1 |
Vineyard
Blocks | The Eyrie |
Soil | Black alluvial soil with a granite underlay |
Elevation | 240m |
Aspect | Gentle north facing slope |
Harvest | Hand picked 18/02/15 |
Winery
Processing |
100% crushed and de-stemmed, 6-day cold soak |
Fermentation |
Open air stainless steel tank ferment, temperatures ranged between 14-25°C, 7-days total, hand plunged |
Maturation | 20 months |
Use of oak | 20% old, 20% large format |
Days on skins | 21 days |
Blending | 100% The Eyrie |
Analysis
Alc % | 13.5% |
TA g/L | 6.8 |
pH | 3.47 |
Baume | 12.1 |