Grigori Family Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz

The fruit for this wine was harvested from the D’Aloia vineyards with careful row selection yielding the best possible parcels for use in this blend. The fruit was harvested within the range of
14.5 to 15.0 Baume, once it had developed a full intensity and complexity of flavours, embodied by a full rounded tannic structure, important for mouthfeel and long, complex flavours on the
finish.

The grapes were crushed and fermented on skins under controlled temperatures for extraction of deep colour, fruit flavours and to produce a rich full bodied structure. The fermenting wine was drained and gently pressed from skins once dry. The wine was stored under controlled temperature conditions to preserve fresh fruit characters. Free run wine was used in preferenceto the pressing fraction to avoid any harshness and to maintain the clarity of the fruit character.

REGION
McLaren Vale, South Australia
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COLOUR
Deep red with purple hues
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NOSE
The nose offers a complex
bouquet of primary fruit
including blackcurrent and
toasty coconut, as well as, notes
of clove and liquorice, sweet
spices.
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PALATE
The palate consists of velvety
tannins and sweet blackberry
juiciness. The toasty flavours of
coconut and clove bring
together this premium McLaren
Vale Shiraz. Rich and savoury.
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MATURATION
French Oak new and reused for
18 months.
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FOOD MATCH
This rich dark and intense wine
served at room temperature
makes a perfect pairing to red
meats, think hearty stews, roast
beef with pepper sauce. Serve
this Shiraz with indulgent cheese
board featuring cheddar and
blue cheese.
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ALCOHOL (Alc/Vol) 14.0%
Tannin: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Oak: Medium
Sweetness: Dry
Body: Full