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07 Red 'Squid's Fist'

07 Red 'Squid's Fist'

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The Sangio was split into small 1 - 2 tonne ferments post destemming and light crushing (leaving approximately 60% whole berries). Ferments were either left to ferment at their own due course, or inoculated (50:50 split). The Sangio ferments saw anywhere up to 23 days on skins, mode of cap management - punch downs....The wine was pressed to oak for malo and maturation. The Shiraz is a blended parcel from a few little conditions ensued, ca. 7 days on skins before pressing, settling, malo and then transfer into neutral oak for maturation.
Bottled Date: 5/12/08

Wine Details

Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Appellation
Region/Appellation
Alcohol 14.4%
Color Red
Still/Sparkling Still
Special Features
Bottle Size 750ml
Varietals 61% Sangiovese, 39% Shiraz
Wood Treatment Neutral older French oak

Tasting Notes

Rosehips and fresh cherries, a hint of tar and leather gives it a lovely rusticity.