
2020 Eligo Shiraz
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
Barossa
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
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
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
750 ml
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Closure
Diam Cork
Alcohol
14.5%