- Red Fortified Wine
- Australia
- McLaren Vale
- Suitable for Vegans
| Size | 50cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| ABV | 19% |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Main Grape | Shiraz (100%) |
| Expression | Fortified |
Tasting note
Unctuously sweet fortified Shiraz, spicy and full of dried fruit, including figs and apricots, rounded out with nuts and spice.
Viticulture
08' brings a dual vintage tale for McLaren red wines. Adequate winter rain nurtures vines, ensuring healthy canopies. A cool spring and January-February maintain low sugar and high acidity. A March heat wave prompts hurried picking, yielding rich, ripe characters. Footbolt blends early and late-picked parcels, achieving balance with ripe characters in check.
Vinification
Small grape batches are gently crushed and transferred to open fermenters. Foot treading occurs during fermentation. After basket pressing, a bit of brandy spirit is added to halt fermentation, retaining the sweet fruit richness. No wood aging before bottling.
Food Match
Chocolate desserts or blue cheese.
| Closure | Screw cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
| Grape Varieties |
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| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | A7465119 |