2018 Icon 'Tony Smith' Shiraz
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Highly limited, individually numbered bottles.
Born from the 'Bouverie Vineyard' first planted in 1968 by 'Tony Smith' himself. This is our lineage.
This remarkable wine has been released from the exceptional vintage that was 2018. A highly limited release, with only 1080 bottles made.
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Appearance: Deep purple.
Aroma: Brooding, deep, rich, graphite, earth, gravel, dark berries (blueberry, blackberry & mulberry), subtle white pepper, violet florals and complex chinese five spice.
Palate: Firm, tightly structured, full bodied but stylish, cool climate style. Incredible density of layered fruits, spice and licorice with savoury edge. Tannins are firm and gravelly yet fine. Length and power.
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Fruit was harvested in the cool morning, gently destemmed, chilled and transferred to small open top fermenters for cold soak. After 6 days the ferment was allowed to naturally warm up before being innoculated with a cultured yeast strain. The fermentation was managed with regular gentle plunging and aerative pumpovers, staying on skins for a total of 21 days before being drained and pressed to tank then racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured in barrel for 16 months with 3 aerative rack and returns through this time. The final blend was an individual barrel selection - the absolute best of the best, which was racked to tank and rested for two months before filtration and bottling.
- Mike Garland, Chief Winemaker
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A sublime vintage, conducive with all great southern varietals in expressing its own distinct regionality. Cool winter conditions followed by early spring rains ensured a saturated soil profile at the commencement of bud burst. Uniform vine growth resulted until November when the warm dry conditions produced perfect flowering conditions. Temperatures remained warm and moderate up until march. Unseasonal high pressure systems dominated the maritime climate throughout March and April. This resulted in mild daily temperatures and cold nights. With no sign of rain fruit was left to hang, developing flavour intensity. The fruit was thus picked at the winemaker’s whim
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Vintage: 2018
Varietal(s): Shiraz (100%)
Vineyard: Bouverie vineyard - first planted in 1968.
Technical Analysis: Alcohol 14.5% | pH 3.43 | TA 6.80 g/L
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Food pairing: Lamb shanks with lemon couscous.
Built to age with cellaring potential up to 20 years.
Appearance: Deep purple.
Aroma: Brooding, deep, rich, graphite, earth, gravel, dark berries (blueberry, blackberry & mulberry), subtle white pepper, violet florals and complex chinese five spice.
Palate: Firm, tightly structured, full bodied but stylish, cool climate style. Incredible density of layered fruits, spice and licorice with savoury edge. Tannins are firm and gravelly yet fine. Length and power.
Fruit was harvested in the cool morning, gently destemmed, chilled and transferred to small open top fermenters for cold soak. After 6 days the ferment was allowed to naturally warm up before being innoculated with a cultured yeast strain. The fermentation was managed with regular gentle plunging and aerative pumpovers, staying on skins for a total of 21 days before being drained and pressed to tank then racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured in barrel for 16 months with 3 aerative rack and returns through this time. The final blend was an individual barrel selection - the absolute best of the best, which was racked to tank and rested for two months before filtration and bottling.
- Mike Garland, Chief Winemaker
A sublime vintage, conducive with all great southern varietals in expressing its own distinct regionality. Cool winter conditions followed by early spring rains ensured a saturated soil profile at the commencement of bud burst. Uniform vine growth resulted until November when the warm dry conditions produced perfect flowering conditions. Temperatures remained warm and moderate up until march. Unseasonal high pressure systems dominated the maritime climate throughout March and April. This resulted in mild daily temperatures and cold nights. With no sign of rain fruit was left to hang, developing flavour intensity. The fruit was thus picked at the winemaker’s whim
Vintage: 2018
Varietal(s): Shiraz (100%)
Vineyard: Bouverie vineyard - first planted in 1968.
Technical Analysis: Alcohol 14.5% | pH 3.43 | TA 6.80 g/L
Food pairing: Lamb shanks with lemon couscous.
Built to age with cellaring potential up to 20 years.
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