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Late Harvest Shiraz - "The Raconteur"
2006 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY - 375 ml
$19.95
The Characteristics
A luscious, fruity, dark magenta, hand-crafted, fortified dessert wine. Aromas of chocolate coated raisins and spicy nuances of caramel, fig & leather layered in a deep, concentrated and warming palate. Soft, dry tannins and a smooth lingering finish.
The Winemaking
This hand-crafted wine is the result of the art of the winemaker gently balancing the flavours and colour while retaining sweetness. When the grapes came into the winery, they were gently crushed and fermented on skins for 4-6 days. Over extraction was avoided The ferment was then pressed lightly and the juices set aside.
Fermentation stopped when the wine was fortified with brandy spirit . Addition of spirit also retains the wine’s sweet fruitiness and richness, and adds the character to develop its fortified vintage style. Fortification also increases alcohol content – usually between 17% and 20% vol.
After fortification, the wine was clarified and transferred to mature in old French Oak hogshead barrels. Complexity and colour developed during the year-long maturation. Gradual evaporation of water from the wine during this time also concentrates the flavours and integrates acidity and sugar.
Technical Information
18.0% ALC/VOL
375 ml
A luscious, fruity, dark magenta, hand-crafted, fortified dessert wine. Aromas of chocolate coated raisins and spicy nuances of caramel, fig & leather layered in a deep, concentrated and warming palate. Soft, dry tannins and a smooth lingering finish.
This hand-crafted wine is the result of the art of the winemaker gently balancing the flavours and colour while retaining sweetness. When the grapes came into the winery, they were gently crushed and fermented on skins for 4-6 days. Over extraction was avoided The ferment was then pressed lightly and the juices set aside.
Fermentation stopped when the wine was fortified with brandy spirit . Addition of spirit also retains the wine’s sweet fruitiness and richness, and adds the character to develop its fortified vintage style. Fortification also increases alcohol content – usually between 17% and 20% vol.
After fortification, the wine was clarified and transferred to mature in old French Oak hogshead barrels. Complexity and colour developed during the year-long maturation. Gradual evaporation of water from the wine during this time also concentrates the flavours and integrates acidity and sugar.
Technical Information
18.0% ALC/VOL