Winemakers
Adam Eggins
Technical Data
Acidity
6.6
Alcohol
14.5%
Sugar
1.3 g/L
Wakefield Wines
Wakefield Wines
Estate Shiraz 2015
Background
With the first planting of our vineyards in 1969, we set out on a journey to create authentic estate grown wines. Nothing prepared us for its overwhelming success, with the first vintage awarded a gold medal in every national wine show entered. While the range has since grown to include more varieties, every bottle is still crafted at our Clare Valley estate with the same care and attention as that very first vintage.
Appellation
Clare Valley, Australia
Varietal Composition
100% Shiraz
Vintage Notes
The fruit for this wine was sourced from the Taylor family estate in the Clare Valley. Growing conditions leading up to vintage 2015 saw average winter rainfall but then a very dry spring. Some welcome rain prior to veraison in late January improved conditions significantly in terms of yield and quality. The fruit for this wine was picked at night and early in the morning to retain the fresh varietal flavors. Once harvested, the fruit was quickly transferred to the winery and destemmed.
Winemaking
Primary fermentation was carried out in stainless steel fermenters then the grapes were pressed using a pneumatic bag press with some pressings returned to add weight and texture to the wine. The wine was then transferred to 10% French oak and the remainder in water bent American oak barrels for secondary, malolactic fermentation.The wine was then blended and returned to American oak for maturation prior to fining, minimal filtration and then bottling.
Tasting Notes
Dark red color with ruby red hues. The wine has an enticing, lifted aroma of plum, blackcurrant and dark cherry fruits along with a bouquet of subtle mocha and a touch of oak derived spice. The palate is plump & generous with ripe fruit characters of plum and blackberry. Mocha coffee and subtle spice from oak maturation balance the fruit flavors. The wine is medium to full bodied witha fleshy mid-palate and supple tannin structure. It is a well balanced wine with great texture, good length and enjoyable fruit on the finish.
