Whistler Shiver Shiraz 2023 6pack 13.8% 750ml

Whistler Shiver Shiraz 2023 6pack 13.8% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

AROMA

Bursting with blackcurrant and blueberries, this wine shows the typical characters found in the Western side of the Barossa- chocolate/mocha and black pepper, but with a surprising freshness to the wine. Frankincense and blackberries jump out of the glass, along with a slight leafiness, which comes from the whole bunch component in the wine.

PALATE

Soft and juicy on the palate, but with a backbone of tannin from the whole bunches that draws the wine across the palate giving it length and precision.

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS

Story behind the label: This is the tenth release of this basket pressed wine, dedicated to our loyal mailing list customers. Starting very early in the morning, our Purple Hands Crew handpick and footstomp the whole bunch component of this elegant styled Shiraz.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Ready to drink now or cellar for 5-10 years.

VINIFICATION

Our Purple Hands crew hand pick the fruit into half-tonne picking bins, then foot stomped the fruit to burst the berries and encourage the natural fermentation to commence. 18% of this wine was fermented as whole bunch in this way, with the balance fermented on skins for 14 days in open top fermenters. Basket pressed to French oak foudre & seasoned puncheons for 12 months, before bottling with no fining.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Country: Australia

Region: Barossa Valley

Vintage: 2023

Variety: Shiraz & Shiraz Blends

alcohol volume: 13.8

closure: Screwcap

volume: 750

weight: 1.5kg

wine style: Red (Full Bodied)