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Tasting Notes by Ben Edwards
2002 Shiraz
Deep crimson with purple hues. The nose exhibits pure-fruited
aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, hints of spice and
fruitcake and a backdrop of roasted meats. The full-bodied palate
is rich and full with lively red berries also showing through with
a touch of earth and assertive, grippy tannins. Dense and chewy
yet quite refined, this wine needs at least a year to be enjoyed,
but will reward patient cellaring. Anticipated maturity:
2006-2012. Ben Edwards is a Melbourne based wine writer, wine
importer and President of the Australian Sommeliers Association.
Viticultural Data Located in the
undulating foothills of the northern slopes of Pyrenees Ranges in
the state of Victoria, Australia.
| Vineyard altitude |
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200 metres (656 feet) |
| Average rainfall per year: |
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510 mm (20 inches) |
| Rainfall for this growing season: |
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170.75 (6.8 inches) |
| Soil type: Red duplex |
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- red brown clays |
| Budburst: |
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22nd September 2001 |
| Flowering: |
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Late November 2001 |
| Veraison: |
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17th February 2002 |
| Harvest: |
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25th March to 11th April 2002 |
| Bottled: |
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19th September 2003 |
| Alcohol |
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15.0% vol |
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