Montrose Black Shiraz

Situated at over 500 metres and with soils of ancient red clay loam of volcanic origin, the Montrose vineyards deliver distinctive high quality grapes that with careful nurturing create wines of outstanding varietal character, complexity and balance. Harvested at 13.5 degree baum, crushed to a combination of small open and closed fermenters and regularly plunged over a moderately cool 12 day fermentation. Gently pressed to French oak hogsheads (new to 3 year old) to undergo malolactic fermentation and matured for 14 months. The colour is dark and dense. A hint of spice is apparent and warm on the palate. The drop has a savoury edge with a concentrated and ample finish.