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Zerella Home Block Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Zerella Home Block Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018

A$60.00
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AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
VarietiesShiraz
Region/CountryAustralia, South Australia, McLaren Vale
Rating94 points
Description

The “Home Block” vineyard is only a few kilometres from Sellicks Coast and sheltered from the coastal winds on a gentle easterly aspect. Grown on red loams over limestone, this vineyard consistently produces outstanding Shiraz of great fruit concentration.

Handpicked, destemmed with 10% whole bunch clusters. The wine was cold soaked at 8ºC for 5 days before being allowed to warm naturally for fermentation. A long slow fermentation for 15 days occurred on skins before being pressed off to 65% new French oak barrels. Matured for 18 months on lees before being racked to blend and bottled without finings and filtration.

Ratings
Score94 points
ReviewerHalliday Wine Companion
Review

A single-vineyard expression, all hand harvested, fermented wild with a dollop of whole bunches, before 15 months (sans racking) in French wood, 50% new. Very good. The mechanics, alloyed to site and purpose: a full-weighted wine exuding blueberry, iodine, white pepper, charcuterie, lavender and a smear of black olive. Clearly a lovely vintage for this wine, although the acidity is a bit shrill.

Specifications
ClosureScrew Cap
Serving temp14-18 °C
Alcohol14%
Food Pairing

Sausages, kebabs and hearty vegetables that have a nice char from the grill, as well as smoky barbecued meats

Tasting Profile
nose

Deep crimson in colour, with perfumed red cherry spice and plum fruit aromas

palate

A fresh and vibrant medium to full bodied palate is full of flavour and intensity, finishing long with well assimilated oak. This delicious wine will reward medium to long term cellaring.