2004 GILBERT VALLEY SHIRAZ CABERNET

view 2002 Gilbert Valley Shiraz Cabernet

STYLE —

A powerful, full bodied yet balanced style.

VITICULTURE —

The fruit for this wine was sourced from the Bear family vineyard, located on the southern cusp of the Gilbert Valley (nestled between the Clare Valley and Barossa Valley). The remote and isolated position of this unique vineyard site has over the past three vintages produced wine of immense power and quality. Yield was 2 tonnes/acre.

VINIFICATION —

A hot two week burst in February advanced ripening, however cooler weather prevailed to the end of vintage, producing reds with deep vibrant hues and intense flavours. The grapes were harvested in mid March. Fermented in static red fermenters on skins through to dryness and then basket pressed. Matured in American oak hogsheads for 23 months. Alcohol 14.5%v/v.

TASTING NOTES —

A blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a wine of immense proportion yet in a very balanced structure. Spice and blackberry aromas integrate nicely with the complex vanillin oak. A sensual medley of full rich flavours and juicy round tannins, finishing with length and depth. Cellaring potential of 7 to 10 years.

AWARDS & REVIEWS —

5 Silver medals

4 Stars - Gourmet Traveller Wine
Top 100 New Releases February/March 2007
Huon Hooke

4.5 Stars
The Age, Epicure – Ralph Kyte-Powell 13/3/07

James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion  - 91 points

Correspondence -
PO Box 977, North Adelaide 5006, South Australia.
T- 08) 8344 4079 F - 08) 8342 1379
Winery -
Leasingham / Mintaro Rd, Leasingham, Clare Valley 5452, South Australia.
T - 08) 8843 0199 F - 08) 8843 0299