2020 Eligo Shiraz

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Released only from the best Barossa vintages, a meticulous selection of the most exceptional Shiraz we can produce. The latest release  displays the palate texture, length and restrained power that has defined this wine since the inaugural 2005 vintage release.

Specifications

Region

Region

Barossa

Conditions

Conditions

Dry conditions for the second year in a row presented some challenges, with yields again well down. Despite the dry conditions, February and March were cooler than average, providing a long and even ripening period. The resulting wines are of very high quality, with great purity and depth of fruit. Sourced from old vineyards in the Krondorf (Stoll) and Ebenezer (Hoffmann) sub regions of the Barossa Valley and the Moculta (Fechner) and Mt McKenzie (Knight/Severin) sub regions in the Eden Valley comprising 53% Barossa Valley, 47% Eden Valley.

Winemaking

Winemaking

The parcels of fruit were fermented separately in small stainless-steel fermenters, some with submerged caps. Owing to miniscule yields, we were very careful in managing tannins, so shiraz this year generally spent less time on skins, around 7 days.

Maturation

Maturation

Post classification, the component wines were matured in oak for 18 months (51% new fine grain French oak hogsheads and the balance in seasoned French oak hogsheads).

Size

Size

750 ml

Grape Variety

Grape Variety

Shiraz

Closure

Closure

Diam Cork

Alcohol

Alcohol

14.5%

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