PREMIUM - 2001 BLEWITT SPRINGS SHIRAZ

Harvested on March 18th 2001 the grapes were crushed into open & stainless steel fermenters with the draining & pressing occurring approximately 10 days after vinification. Tasting note: A full-bodied and powerfully flavoured South Australian Shiraz with generous robust fruit and soft gentle palate with light background tannins & soft complimentary oak. Aged in French Oak 300L barrels for 12 months maturation prior to bottling 18th August 2003. Potential aging for such a full-bodied wine 5-8years. Great dishes to enjoy this wine with: Roasted boned leg of Lamb with baby potatoes and parsnip. Rabbit and pear stifado. Winemakers Comment: Generous full bodied style which will satisfy the most discerning wine drinker. Awards : Awards prior to release: Bronze Brisbane 2003 Bronze Perth 2003 Bronze Melbourne 2003 Bronze Adelaide 2003 Region: G.I. Adelaide (grapes sourced from Adelaide plains & Langhorne Creek) Cases Produced: Approximately 1,200 Packing: 12x750ml Premium Burgundy bottle. Analysis ALC 14.8% T.A. 7.0 PH 3.36 R.S. 2.1 VA .45