2019 Eagles Rest 'The Wild Place' Syrah
Medium bodied with red forest berries, cherries and spiced satsuma plums. Subtle hints of clove, spice and savoury, earthy notes. A fresh, versatile wine with complexity and interest.
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Winery
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Analysis
| Blocks | 59% The Old Hill, 41% The Eyrie |
| Soil | Red volcanic clay overlaying limestone |
| Elevation | 220m - 240m |
| Aspect | Steep north facing slope, subtle north facing slope |
| Harvest | Hand picked |
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Processing |
Destemmed, 100% whole berry |
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Fermentation |
Open air stainless steel tank ferment, temperatures ranged between 14-25°C, 7-days total, hand plunged |
| Maturation | 10 months French oak |
| Use of oak | 21% 2nd use puncheons, 79% seasoned barriques & hogsheads |
| Days on skins | 16 days |
| Blending | 59% The Old Hill, 41% The Eyrie |
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Vineyard
| Blocks | 59% The Old Hill, 41% The Eyrie |
| Soil | Red volcanic clay overlaying limestone |
| Elevation | 220m - 240m |
| Aspect | Steep north facing slope, subtle north facing slope |
| Harvest | Hand picked |
Winery
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Processing |
Destemmed, 100% whole berry |
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Fermentation |
Open air stainless steel tank ferment, temperatures ranged between 14-25°C, 7-days total, hand plunged |
| Maturation | 10 months French oak |
| Use of oak | 21% 2nd use puncheons, 79% seasoned barriques & hogsheads |
| Days on skins | 16 days |
| Blending | 59% The Old Hill, 41% The Eyrie |
Analysis
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