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WILLUNGA 100 SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2005

Willunga 100 is located in McLaren Vale region, south of Adelaide in Australia. The wines come from a range of premium vineyards, including some over 50 years old, which can produce a magnificent array of aromas and flavours and this Côte Rôtie style blend combines the power of the Shiraz with the perfume and delicacy of the Viognier.

VINEYARD
A mixture of old and ancient vineyards have been used across a range of 'terroirs' in the district. Sandy soils provide lifted aromatics, and darker soils including 'Terra Rossa' types contribute to rich, bold tannins. All the vineyards are managed to produce the highest quality possible with only the best parcels selected for Willunga 100. McLaren Vale has a warm Mediterranean climate with a strong influence from the gulf of St Vincent - giving cool maritime evenings perfect for ripening grapes

GRAPE VARIETIES
95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier

VINIFICATION
Parcels of Shiraz were harvested from a range of suitable blocks during March. The interesting challenge is to hold the Shiraz blocks to be ready for the Viognier component which ripens slightly later (late March). It is important to ensure that Viognier is fully ripened to ensure quality integration with the Shiraz.

Each parcel from the different vineyards was fermented separately, and each was treated in the way that would obtain the best results from the fruit harvested. A mixture of open fermenters and stainless steel pump-over tanks were used. A warm fermentation temperature combined with regular pumping-over and plunging ensured optimum extraction.

Viognier was co-fermented with Shiraz in open fermenters where it is plunged and pumped over at least twice per day. Only the best parcels were selected to produce an opulent, structured wine, which was then matured in French and American oak. A small portion of the wine was fermented in new French oak to add complexity to the blend.

TASTING NOTE
Deep red purple colour typical of this blend. A lifted nose of violets, blueberry and liquorice combines with a subtle note of musk and apricot from the Viognier. Cedar oak notes add complexity. A full, rich palate is reminiscent of dark fruits and chocolate with a long palate and crisp acidity.

Per Bottle £7.99

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