STATISTICAL INFORMATION
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appellation:
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100% Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
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composition:
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100% Zinfandel estate grown
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alcohol:
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14.9%
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residual sugar:
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0.2 gm/L
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TA:
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5.7 gm/L
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pH:
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3.3
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tasting notes:
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colour:
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deep crimson
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nose:
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aromas of cranberries, blueberry and a touch of liquorice
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palate -
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rich ripe medium bodied bouquet of cranberries, blueberry and a touch of liquorice. red berry acidity with a smooth undertone from barrel time
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weight:
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medium body
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length:
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long
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acid balance:
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refined
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tannins:
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restrained
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Winemakers comments
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The best of the 2014 vintage was handpicked and set on oak for 24 months on first and second run Pennsylvanian American oak. The prime example of a classic Zinfandel, with blackcurrant, boysenberry, cranberry and cedar and cigars. think fruit cake, raisins and stewed forest fruit games on the palate, with a spicy redcurrant finish. A long lengthy wine with soft tannins keeps you coming back for another glass. definitely bring out the decanter for this one..
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Vineyards notes
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vines:
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1,396 on 0.8Ha, planted 1998
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pruning:
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spur
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date pruned:
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early August 2013
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bud burst:
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September 2013
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80% cap fall:
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late October 2013
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verasion:
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early January 2014
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irrigation:
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intermittent
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spray:
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copper/lime
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Harvest notes
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harvest date:
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March 2014
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method:
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hand picked
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baume:
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14
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yield (t/h):
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7.7
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Winemaking notes
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fermenter:
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open vat, hand plunged twice daily, rested on skins 10 days post ferment
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yeast:
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American zin selection
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pressing:
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at 22 days
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oak conditioning:
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mix of new and old American oak 24 months
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cooperage:
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various
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fining:
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unfined
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bottling:
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October 2015
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preservative:
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sulphur
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cellaring notes:
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2-3 years
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food pairing:
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rich roasts, mushrooms, great by the bbq
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