McLaren Vale South Australia. Sourced from the organic J&J single vineyard site on Rivers Lane in the heart of McLaren Vale this is the first of many Rivers Lane series wines to be released. The 2009/10 growing season was the best seen in over a decade. The long, even ripening period allowed the fruit to mature gradually and reach its ultimate ripeness and flavour potential.
Vintage: 2010.
Winemaker: Scott Rawlinson.
Varietal info: 100% single vineyard shiraz.
Region: 100% McLaren Vale.
Colour: Deep velvet and vibrant with youthful grace.
Aromatics: A myriad of rich ripe red fruits with lashings of liquorice and soft dark chocolate open up to reveal an underlying complexity of seasoned oak and spice.
Palate: A flood of powerful flavours from front to back unveil the brooding ripe complexity of a hand crafted organic McLaren Vale Shiraz. Layers of rhubarb, dark berries and plum combined with well structured tannin and oak to leave a lingering graceful finish.
Food: Rich gamey, roasted meat with all the finishings.
Cellaring: Enjoy now or endulge in 2020.
Accolades: Silver Medal 2011 Royal Adelaide Wine
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ph 3.59 TA 6.2 VA 0.66 SO2 Free 31 Total 64.
Alcohol 14%.
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