Alessandro Reserve Hunter Shiraz
2017 Shiraz, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Alessandro Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz- Museum Release
$110.00
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Description
Deep blackberry, decadent red fruits and dark chocolate mocha. Medium bodied with concentrated flavours, enduring length and softened tannins.
Details
- RegionHunter Valley, New South Wales
- Vintage2017
- TypeRed Wine
- VarietyShiraz
- Volume750ml
- Alcohol Volume14%
- Standard Drinks8.3
- Maturation
14 months
- Tasting Notes
2017 was an exceptional vintage for the Hunter Valley with warm dry growing conditions, producing an intense yet delicate style Shiraz. Harvested in the cool of the morning and cold soaked for 3 days prior to a slow 14 day open ferment. matured in 28% new French Oak Puncheons, 30% old French Barriques and 42% old American Barriques for 14 months. Developing a traditional Hunter Valley medium bodied Shiraz. Only 240 cases produced.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
10 years +