GREENOCK SHIRAZ (2020)

Massena - Barossa Valley, Australia

WINEMAKING

Destemmed and fermented in wooden fermenters with plunging twice daily, then lids are put on the ferments and held on skins for a further 4 weeks to build tannin structure. Basket pressed direct to barrel and aged on lees in a mix of a new french oak puncheon as well as seasoned barriques for 20 months, the final blend being 25% new oak.  

SENSORY

Strong aroma right off the bat with notes of dark plum and perfumed violets. Palate delivers notes of li quorice, clove and toasty oak. Long finish with a lasting taste.  

BODY

Medium-Full 

KEYWORDS

Fragrant - Vigorous - Plummy

ALCOHOL

13.5%