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2013 Sweetwater Shiraz

2013 Sweetwater Shiraz

$75.00
$75.00
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A single vineyard wine from Sweetwater Ridge. This vineyard always produces wine with distinctive ‘floral’ violet and potpourri aromatics amongst its red and blue fruited frame. Medium bodied, smooth and seamless, a beautiful example of Hunter Valley Shiraz.

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Winemaking Overview

  • In the Vineyard

    An individual vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz in our range, hailing from a vineyard located at Sweetwater Ridge in the northern (Belford) end of the Lower Hunter Valley. Planted in 1998, the red/brown loamy soils over limestone are what give this wine its distinctive floral lift and character. The relatively vigorous vines are usually crop thinned to around 4-5 tonnes per Hectare each year which ensures even ripening and produces wonderfully concentrated fruit. 2013 was an outstanding vintage in the Hunter Valley.

  • In the Winery

    Harvested on the 10th and 11th of February, the fruit was fully ripe and in excellent condition. The fermentation was allowed to get quite warm at the start and then cooled towards the finish to ensure we achieved the right tannin structure and maximum colour extraction. The inclusion of 10% whole bunches into the fermentation has added a subliminal stalky complexity. Matured in premium French oak 300L hogsheads prior to bottling.

    14.3% ABV

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance & Aroma

    Medium garnet in colour.

    Pretty and floral nose with a hint of raspberry and plum.

  • Palate & Finish

    Distinctive floral notes of violets and potpourri, within a pretty, perfumed red and blue fruited frame, and a lengthy, supple tannin profile. The deliciously intense mid palate provides some awesome current drinking appeal, but will also reward some patient cellaring.

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WHEN TO DRINK

Drink now or cellar for a further 5 years. We recommend drinking this wine anytime between 2019 - 2030+