Shiraz
2006 Shiraz
| Region: | Broke Fordwich, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW |
| Grape Variety: | 100% Shiraz |
| Oak Maturation: | 20months |
| Release Date: | December 2007 |
| Cellaring Potential: | up to 10 years |
| Alcohol: | 13.4 % |
FRUIT
Fruit was harvested at optimum ripeness in the cool of night. The 06 season proved to have an excellent balance of good ripening temperatures during the day, with lovely cool nights. We believe this to be the best vintage to date.
WINEMAKING
It was exciting to see the colour and intensity of this fruit develop during fermentation. After pressing the wine matured in a combination of 2 yr And 3yr old Troncais barriques
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep ruby red in colour & medium bodied, this vintage has rich ripe berry (essentially mulberry) fruit flavours, spice, and is well balanced by savoury oak. It has an elegant, long finish.
CUISINE
Complements a spicy Spanish Chorizo Risotta with freshly ground black pepper
AWARDS
nil entered.
2005 Shiraz
| Region: | Broke Fordwich, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW |
| Grape Variety: | 100% Shiraz |
| Oak maturation: | 15 months |
| Release Date: | July 2007 |
| Cellaring Potential: | up to 10 years |
| Alcohol: | 12.6 % |
FRUIT
2005 was a good vintage for both reds and whites. Rain was persistent for the first part, but stopped 2 weeks prior to vintage – allowing the fruit to ripen evenly, and with good tannin fruit balance.
WINEMAKING
Harvested in the cool of night, and crushed, cold soaked, left on skins for just over a week. Pressed off into new and 2 year old French Barriques for 15 months.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep plum red in colour, it is a medium bodied wine with a rich fruit palate well balanced by smooth velvety tannins & savoury oak.
CUISINE
The perfect accompaniment to Barbequed Lamb Cutlets with roasted vegetables and fresh rosemary.
AWARDS
2004 Shiraz
| Region: | Broke Fordwich, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW |
| Grape Variety: | 100% Shiraz |
| Oak Maturation: | 14 months |
| Release Date: | April 2007 |
| Cellaring Potential: | up to 10 years |
| Alcohol: | 13.1 % |
FRUIT
The Krinklewood 2004 Shiraz was handcrafted from estate grown Shiraz grapes from 8year old vines. 2004 was not as hot as 2003, allowing this fruit to ripen more slowly and giving the 04 vintage more subtle but lengthy flavours.
WINEMAKING
Matured in new and used French oak, this wine has a bouquet of berries with lifted pepper & aniseed characters that are well integrated with the subtle savoury oak.
CHARACTERISTICS
Ruby red in colour, it is a medium bodied wine with a rich fruit palate well balanced by smooth velvety tannins & savoury oak.
CUISINE
A cheese platter is the perfect accompaniment, particularly hard aged cheddar.
AWARDS
Bronze – Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Show 2005Download the tasting notes »
2003 Shiraz
| Region: | Broke Fordwich, Lower Hunter Valley, NSW |
| Grape Variety: | 100% Shiraz |
| Oak maturation: | 18 months |
| Release Date: | August 2005 |
| Cellaring Potential: | up to 10 years |
| Alcohol: | 12.5 % |
FRUIT
2004 was not as hot as 2003, allowing this fruit to ripen more slowly and giving the 04 vintage more subtle lengthy flavours on the palate and a rich, berry bouquet.
WINEMAKING
The fruit was handpicked in the cool of the night at optimum ripeness on the 20th February 2003. The grapes were crushed, pressed and then fermented on the skins for a week. The wine was matured in a combination of new French & new American Oak for 18months.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep crimson in colour, this wine displays lifted pepper and spice aromas with a hint of plum & blackberry. It is a medium bodied wine with a rich fruit palate well balanced by smooth velvety tannins & savoury oak.
CUISINE
The perfect accompaniment to Roasted Beef fillet or rich Italian pasta dishes.
AWARDS
GOLD Medal winner Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers Show 2006SILVER Medal winner Hunter Valley Wine Show 2005Download the tasting notes »