Nose
Blueberries and raspberries burst out in a pretty
confectionery lift that is balanced by pastry notes and a deeper
earthy quality.
Palate
The wine has a juicy, fresh red plum and raspberry
opening with apparent fruit sweetness, balanced by a fine tannin
structure. A light, savoury, earthy flavour adds an extra
dimension, without
Growing Conditions
A soft and sumptuous Margaret River Shiraz. Vasse Felix Classics are fruit-driven, approachable styles that have become some of Australia's most popular everyday classics since their inception in the 1980s.Moderate spring conditions at the end of 2015 helped establish a
healthy fruitset and better yields than the previous two seasons.
January temperatures were warm, interrupted by one rainfall
event late in the month, great viticulture management, clean,
well-trimmed canopies and subsequent warm weather prevented
disease risk. White varieties were harvested throughout February
with elegant flavours and bright natural acidity
Winemaking
The individual batches were crushed separately into stainless
steel fermentation vessels. They were pressed off skins early to
maintain a soft, succulent mouth feel. The resulting wine was
matured in barriques for 12 months, with the incorporation of
traditional oxidative handling, to soften and round the tannin
profile and add further aroma and flavour complexity
