Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 2021-2050+
Region Eden Valley
Soil Deep sandy loam over gravelly medium-red clay, Overlying laminated siltstone
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation Easterly
Vineyard Yield 3 hL/ha
Grapes Picked 31 March - 12 April
Estate Grown Yes
Sites individual blocks kept separate throughout fermentation until final blending
Fermentation Vessels small concrete open-top fermentation tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing To Barrel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 9% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak9%
Second Fill Oak91%
Oak Types French and American
Barrel Size hogshead
Sulfites 99.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents vegan
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Stelvin Lux
Production Details Hand-picked individual blocks 31 March - 12 April, destemmed and lightly crushed into small concrete open-top fermenters, submerged cap during 7-10 days fermentation, aged 18 months in 80% French and 20% American oak hogsheads (9% new, 91% seasoned) before blending and bottling.
Certifications Certified organic and biodynamic, Sustainable Winegrowing Australia
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
1428 Keyneton Road, Keyneton SA 5353
Phone
+61 8 8564 8223
Email
Owner
Stephen and Prue Henschke
Cellarmaster
Stephen Henschke, Johann Henschke