{"product_id":"henschke-tappa-pass-shiraz-202-gift-boxed-14-5-750ml","title":"Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz 2023 Gift Boxed 14.5% 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenschke Tappa Pass Shiraz 2023 Gift Boxed 14.5% 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPEARANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with purple hues .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAROMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLifted aromas of boysenberry, mulberry, blueberry and raspberry are layered with crushed herbs, bay leaf and violet florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eAn elegant palate of luscious red and blue fruits is complemented by dark spice notes of star anise, clove, nutmeg and black pepper, balanced by fresh acidity and fine velvety tannins that drive a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Barossa has a core of grape growers of German Silesian descent dating back six generations, staunchly continuing the traditions of their forebears . Up to 70-year -old, low-yielding shiraz is selected from historical grower vineyards at Tappa Pass and Light Pass, growing in low-fertility soils that range from terra rossa to red-brown earths, derived from Neoproterozoic bedrock more than 542 million years old. These vineyards provide exceptional quality shiraz fruit from both the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley regions of the Barossa, vinified in traditional open -top fermenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELLARING POTENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage; 20+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy late winter of 2022 the soil profiles had been refilled with well above average rainfall, which continued throughout spring. Shoot thinning during the growing season to open up the canopy helped to overcome disease pressure . Dry and cool conditions in December continued throughout summer, causing late flowering and impacting fruit set . Light rain events in autumn resulted in a slower ripening period in the lead up to harvest, which provided great flavour development and acid retention . Despite the challenges of the season, yields were above average with larger berry size compensating for the poor set. The 2023 vintage will be remembered for excellent quality wines with fruit purity, good structure, mature tannins and great length.\u003cbr\u003ematuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in 10% new and 90% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 17 months prior to blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz \u0026amp; Shiraz Blends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealcohol volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewine style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red (Full Bodied)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44482472640745,"sku":"WS-HTPS-2020-GB-14.5%-750ML","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2435\/3999\/files\/Henschke_Tappa_Pass_Shiraz_2021_Gift_Boxed.jpg?v=1718864436","url":"https:\/\/thewineprovidore.com.au\/products\/henschke-tappa-pass-shiraz-202-gift-boxed-14-5-750ml","provider":"The Wine Providore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}