2013 DJV Shiraz
2013 DJV Shiraz
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This is a Shiraz made for Pinot lovers. A lighter, traditionally styled ‘Hunter River Burgundy’, featuring beautifully structured, ‘pretty’ red berried fruit and spice.
Inspired by previous winemaking legends such as Maurice O’Shea and Murray Tyrrell, this is a modern spin on traditional Hunter Valley Shiraz. The name “DJV” refers to the feeling of déja vu that you may well experience when tasting this wine. Made using a variety of traditional techniques, this Shiraz is intentionally a lighter, “Hunter River Burgundy” style.
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Winemaking Overview
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In the Vineyard
Sourced from the alluvial flats of Hermitage Rd, the Trevena vineyard (planted 1966) produces the 'lightness' we are looking for in this style.
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In the Winery
The acidity profile was balanced by co-fermenting a small portion (6%) of green Semillon ‘verjus’. This was followed by 10 months maturation exclusively in older (5-6 years old) barriques prior to bottling.
Bottled December 2013
Production 278 dozen
Released 1 March 2015
13% ABV
4.2 Ian Lean, Viivino
"Soft classic Hunter Shiraz. There is the merest sign of age in the colour but a clear bright garnet. Surprisingly Smokey in flavour but plenty of soft plum raspberry and black cherry. Black pepper on the middle palate. Stelvin cap is definitely changing maturation. The wine has still got years in the bottle. Nose has lavender tarragon and smoke."
Tasting Notes
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Appearance & Aroma
Bright cherry red in colour, the wine is light on its feet with 'pretty' red berried fruits, some dried herb complexity and superb carry of vibrant silky textured fruit character.
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Palate & Finish
Quite intentionally in the lighter end of the medium bodied spectrum, but definitely punches well above its weight.
WHEN TO DRINK
A wine of seamless elegance and class that drinks magnificently now, already cellared to perfection.
The Vineyards
Whilst I have always applied a no compromise, attention to detail approach to my winemaking, I truly believe that 90% of the quality lies in the vineyard. The key to great wine is ‘keeping it simple’ to preserve that potential quality from the vine through to the bottle - Andrew Thomas