Nose
Lush plums and black cherry fruit seasoned with pepper, spice, vanilla and mocha.
Palate
Dense fruit weight of blackberry, plum and cherry, laced with liquorice and cocoa. The mouthfeel and texture of the wine is rich, velvety and supple.
Growing Conditions
The 2013 vintage in the Great Southern was the latest in a succession of vintages that since 2007, have rated between good and great. During this lucky 7 year period, Western Australia’s viticultural regions have experienced dry and warm to hot weather from late spring until mid-autumn. With soil moisture very low, the cooler south facing vineyard sites did receive some reprieve off the southern ocean. Warmer than average conditions accelerated ripeness and allowed red varieties to be harvested earlier. The wines produced from the 2013 vintage are full of bright fruit flavours, good acidity and ripe tannins.
Winemaking
Harvest of the 2013 Flint Rock Shiraz occurred from late March to early April. Vinification in small open vat fermenters and gentle cap management, facilitates the extraction of fine fruit tannin and strong varietal flavour. Oak maturation is for 15 months in a combination or new and old, mostly French oak finished with a light dusting of American.
Appearance
Deep and dense garnet.
Food Pairing
Potato and chorizo omelette.
