Variety Shiraz 100%
Region Hunter Valley, NSW 50%, Orange, NSW 50%

Winemaker Notes
A combination of cool climate shiraz from Orange and old vine Hunter shiraz.  White pepper, and raspberry aromas from the Orange shiraz combine with the earthy, leather  savoury characters of Hunter shiraz.  These flavours carry onto the long, intense palate and integrate seamlessly with the soft savoury tannins.  A complex sparkling shiraz which will reward further cellaring for up to 10 years.

Winemaking Process
Both parcels of Shiraz grapes were fermented separately in small open fermenters.  The ferment was allowed to reach 27C before finishing the remainder of the ferment at 22C. The wine was matured in 1-3 year old French oak barriques, 12 months for the Orange parcel, 24 months for the Hunter parcel.  The wine was then blended and bottled.  A secondary fermentation was initiated and the wine left to age on yeast lees for a further 12 months prior to disgorging.

Gourmet Notes
This NV sparkling Shiraz is the perfect BBQ wine.  Serve slightly chilled.

Technical Analysis
Alc     13.5%