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2008 Postcode [2582] Shiraz Wine Notes
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Wine Notes
2008 Shiraz [2582]
Region: Murrumbateman
Alcohol: 14.0%
Winemaker: Rhys Eather
Philosophy: For the POSTCODE label we select fruit to make wines that clearly show their “postcode” by exhibiting true regional and varietal character.
Fruit Source: Mature vineyard at Murrumbateman in the Canberra District.
Winemaking: Handpicked fruit was fermented in open vats and plunged twice daily. After pressing, the wine was transferred into French and American oak for 18 months maturation before being bottling in February 2010.
Winemakers notes: With so many wine regions experiencing problems across Australia in 2008, the Canberra and Hilltops regions were hitting their straps and producing top-shelf fruit which also carried through to the 2009 vintage.
Tasting note: The nose has black pepper, ripe plum and dark berry scents with subtle oak influence. The palate is full-bodied, has considerable length of flavour and is flush with supple fruit and tannin.
Cellaring: Drinking wonderfully now but will hold for a few years to come.
What the experts say
Rick Allen - Parramatta Advertiser - 7th April 2010
Gary Walsh - The Winefront - 12th April 2010
"It smells fresh and sweet, but boy, does it deliver a mouthful of yummy flavour. It's got softness, impact and character. It tastes of plums, raisins, cherries and dried herbs, and when you swallow it leaves an aftertaste of hazelnuts, spice and fresh, ripe berries. Super drinking." 92 Points.
The Big Red Wine Book 2010/2011
"Crimson-purple; has a dusting of spice and pepper on the plum and blackberry fruit of the bouquet; the palate has very good texture and length, the fruit flavours enhanced by spot-on picking." Rated 94
James Halliday - 2011 Australian Wine Companion