The Guilty 2006
Shinas Estate - Mildura, Victoria, Australia
WINE INFORMATION:
Varietal: 100% Shiraz
Vintage: 2006
Vineyard: Shinas Estate, Mildura
Vine Age: 13-38
Clones: 27
Trellis: VSP
Vines per Hectare: 1250
Yield: 3 tones per Hectare
Soil Type: Loam over Red Clay
Residual Sugar: 0.6 g/l
Alcohol : 14.8%
Harvest Date: 18th March, 2006
Brix: 27
Skin Contact: 5 days
Oak: 20 months
Coopers: 100% old French Barrels
Bottled Date: 10th February 2008
Production: 3000 cases
Cellaring: 5-10 years
TASTING NOTES: Ripe shiny blackberry red. Voluptuous cherry, vanilla and peppery spice aromas and full-bodied flavors packed with smoky vanillin oak, cherry and strawberry fruits, chocolate and mocha all wrapped up in a big, rich, velvety smooth package. A juicy wine with fine tannins, the pepper detected on the nose kicks in again to make a welcome re-appearance on the powerful finish.
