A spectrum of Black fruit flavours, with hints of black olive, spice and charcuterie nuances.
Soft Shiraz tannins, with a supple, savoury finish.
Underlying, you gets hints of that iron rich, ancient, red soil with quartz, that make Greenock wines unique
2016 Muster 'Greenock' Shiraz
Style
Modern Barossa meets Northern Rhone.
Grapes
100% Shiraz
Vineyards
REGION: Barossa Valley, South Australia
SUB REGION: Greenock
ALTITUDE/SOIL: 270 - 300 metres above sea level.
Red/Brown clay with ironstone and quartz.
Sustainably farmed.The Wine
A spectrum of Black fruit flavours, with hints of black olive, spice and charcuterie nuances.
Soft Shiraz tannins, with a supple, savoury finish.
Underlying, you gets hints of that iron rich, ancient, red soil with quartz, that make Greenock wines unique.
Drink: A Real food wine built for the long term. Cellar up to 12 years.Winemaking
Fruit de-stemmed with cold maceration for 2 days.
9 day fermentation on skins, pumped over 3 times a day.
Basket pressed into a combination of barrel and small tanks.
Maturation - 3 separate components:
Seasoned 300 litres barrels (minimal oak flavour)
Stainless steel tank (no oak) and tank with French oak staves for
10months.
Components blended to create final wine.Alc/Vol 14.1%