Blank Bottle Retirement @ 65 Cinsault/Syrah 2022 12.5% 750ml

Blank Bottle Retirement @ 65 Cinsault/Syrah 2022 12.5% 750ml

When it came to the harvest of 2022, Blank Bottle Winery decided to pick the Shiraz component a bit earlier than usual.

The result: a wine that turned out to be a bit lighter and more perfumy. It compliments the finer aromas of the Cinsaut and amplifies freshness, adding great length. They were therefore able to add much more Shiraz to the blend than ever before - 44% Shiraz and 56% Cinsaut.

VINEYARD

Both the bush vine vineyards grow on the slopes of the Darling hills on sandy decomposed granite soil. 204 meters above sea-level.

WINEMAKING

The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were hand sorted and partially de-stemmed. It fermented in open top fermenters, a combination of de-stemmed grapes and whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible. Aged in older oak for 8 months, blended and bottled.

Cultivar: Cinsaut (60%), Shiraz (40%)

Vintage: 2022

Region: Darling

Alcoholic Strenght: 12.5%/vol

Acidity: 4.68g/l

PH: 3.69

Reducing Sugar: 1.3g/l

Closure: Natural cork

Vegan: Yes