Normans Holbrooks Road Shiraz 2021

Bright purple with red edge. Ripe berry and plum with some spice and pepper on nose. The palate is rich with ripe black berries and plums the tannins are smooth and work inline with the fruit length. Some vanillin and toasty character provides depth and character to this well balanced wine.

 

Winemaking

The fruit was picked in the cool of night then fermented on skins in static potters and rotary fermenters for a period of seven days to retain as much of the luscious natural fruit flavour as possible. Warm temperatures at the early stages of fermentation along with three days of post ferment maceration helped develop soft fleshy fruit and tannins while helping build structure. Following the pressing process, clarification and final blending the fruit was matured with select parcels having contact with old French oak.

Cellaring

Great to drink now, but will mature and develop complexity over the next 1-3 years.

Awards

GOLD - Melbourne International Wine Competition 2022

Varietals Shiraz
Region South Australia
Alcohol 13.5%
Winemaker John Harris

Awards

91 Points - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine