Heartland Shiraz

We produce wines that remain true to the recognized Australian style while ensuring a balanced structure and appealing texture. Heartland Shiraz is a pure expression of Australia's most iconic variety. Tasting Notes: The dark colour preempts a wine of dense layered black fruit. The aromas of anise and cracked pepper are enveloped in classic blackberry. The glass coating texture gives way to freshness on the finish resulting in a fine balance. The structure imparted by oak and skin contact integrates well with the bright but intense fruit. Vinification: The fruit was de-stemmed crushed and pumped over twice a day for nine days to enhance colour and flavour. Fermentation with our Rho;ne isolate yeast was at 18°-24°C. Extended maceration resulted in savoury supple tannins and an approachable palate. The wine matured for 14 months in oak prior to bottling. 2014 Vintage: 2014 followed the classic road of a late vintage accompanying a late Easter. Deep soil moisture from