2022 Philip Shiraz

Destemmed into open top fermenters. Following a gentle 3-day pre-fermentation cold soak the wines were inoculated with cultured yeast. Colour & tannin were extracted from the skins by a combination of plunging and pumping-over for a period of up to 10 days. After pressing the wines they were transferred to a combination of new and seasoned oak barrels, 10% new to give richness & complexity, for a maturation period of 12 months. Once optimum maturation was obtained the parcels were ble...Read More...

Destemmed into open top fermenters. Following a gentle 3-day pre-fermentation cold soak the wines were inoculated with cultured yeast. Colour & tannin were extracted from the skins by a combination of plunging and pumping-over for a period of up to 10 days. After pressing the wines they were transferred to a combination of new and seasoned oak barrels, 10% new to give richness & complexity, for a maturation period of 12 months. Once optimum maturation was obtained the parcels were blended and bottled without finings. A deep purple colour. Fresh red and black berries coupled with spice and hints of blue fruits. An intense palate of fresh fruits with a beautifully fine tannin structure.  Classically medium bodied, exhibiting true Hunter regionality with its perfectly balanced acidity and impeccable length. 

- Mount Pleasant, Winery

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