Shaw + Smith Shiraz
Wine Description
First vinified in 2002, Shaw + Smith Shiraz has quickly garnered attention a standout cool climate Australian Shiraz.
Sourcing immaculate fruit from the cool Adelaide Hills region, Shaw + Smith carries out whole berry fermentation in open-topped steel vats allowing for gentle yet thorough extraction and optimal aromatics. Maturation in French oak allows tannins to soften and aromas to harmonize before bottling under screw cap.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Sandy-Loam over Red Clay, Quartzite and Shale
Training method
Double-Guyot VSP
Elevation:
1,254 - 1,386 feet
Vines/acre:
740 - 1,110
Yield/acre:
2.4 tons
Exposure:
Northern
Year vineyard planted:
2002
Harvest time:
March - April
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
60,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
15 - 30
Varietal composition:
99% Shiraz, 1% Viognier
Fermentation container:
Open-Top Stainless Steel Tanks
Fermentation temperature:
up to 90 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration and Punchdown
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container:
228L - 500L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
14 months
Age of Aging Container:
New to 3 years
Length of bottle aging:
8 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L