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2020 Cliff Edge Shiraz
$35.00
$210.00
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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2020 |
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Grampians, Victoria |
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Region: Grampians Vineyard: Mount Langi Estate Vine age: Average 25 years Clone / Rootstock Swiss & PT23, majority on own roots Soil type | Granite sand over red clay-loam Harvest date: April 2020 Harvest method: 50% Hand and 50% machine picked |
Tasting Notes
Bright medium garnet |
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Blackberry, black cherries, vanilla, tar and baking spice. |
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Raspberries, red currant, red liquorice and blackberry mix on the palate with baking spice and mocha notes. Pure, acid drive and silky tannins. |
Winemaking
14.50% |
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750ml |
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3.46 |
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100% whole berry ferments in both small open, and large, open-top concrete fermenters. A mixture of plunging and pump-overs during an average of two weeks on skins. Natural yeasts were used and once ferment was complete, the wines were pressed to tank to settle overnight and then transferred to barrels to complete MLF. |
Professional Reviews
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Whole-berry wild fermentation in concrete, both small open-topped and large closed fermenters. Left 14 days on skins, matured 14 months in French barriques (30% new). Often cited as a benchmark cool-climate shiraz, there’s no denying this is yet another impressive, elegant shiraz from a strong vintage. Boasts refined richness and a depth of flavour that is well-matched to a vivacious personality. Fruit is the star, with flecks of pepper and spice assisted by plump tannins. That’s a WOW!.
Gold Medal
