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2018 Cliff Edge Shiraz
$35.00
$210.00
27668 in stock
Sourced from a selection of blocks across the historic Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard situated in the Grampians region of Victoria, where the combination of Langi’s cool climates, old vines and granite sands produce Shiraz with great intensity, purity and finesse.
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Viticulture
Shiraz (100%) |
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2018 |
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Grampians, Victoria |
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Vineyard: Mount Langi Ghiran | Vine age: Various. Average approximately 26 years | Harvest date: March/April 2018 | Harvest Method: Hand and machine. |
Tasting Notes
Vivid, plum red with purple hues. |
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Aromas of red and blue fruits, aniseed and mixed spice. |
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Black cherry, blackberry and hints of raspberry. Fine savoury tannins drag the flavours long, finishing with lingering mixed spice and a beautifully balanced texture. Drink now. |
Winemaking
14.50% |
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750ml |
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3.42 |
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Open fermenters, plunged, portion of whole bunch fermentation which included some foot stomping. |
Professional Reviews
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50% hand-picked, 50% machine-harvested (traditional), part whole berry, part crushed, 2 weeks on skins with cultured yeast, 14 months in French barriques (30% new). The Grampians at its most seductive. Medium-bodied, with supple dark fruits, licorice, spice and soft tannins.
