Pimpernel Shiraz 2018

Name: Pimpernel Shiraz 2018
Brand: Pimpernel
SKU: WWEPIMPER2
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About this Wine

The grapes were sourced from close planted vines on our west slopping block which cropped at 2.2 tonnes per acre. Bunches were destemmed and crushed for fermentation in open topped stainless steel fermenters. A small quantity of Viognier pressings (2%) or ripe stalk was reintroduced to some ferments for added spice, aromatic lift and tannins. Following fermentation with cultured yeast, wine was transferred to the cellar for maturation in selected French oak puncheons and barriques (30% new). The wine was matured for 20 months before bottled without fining or filtration.

Colour: Deep garnet

Aroma: The perfumed nose shows immediate and intense varietal aromas, with red fruits and plums, earth and spice.

Palate: The palate opens with intense, richly layered red and dark fruits. The long and complex fruit elements combine with fresh acidity in this full-bodied wine. Well-integrated cedar and vanilla attributes complement the savoury tannins from cellaring in new French barriques (30%).

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Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Shiraz
Country	Australia
Region	Yarra Valley
Brand	Pimpernel
Vintage	2018

Yarra Valley Wine

The Yarra Valley wine region is the most important area of wine production in Victoria today, and with its proximity to Melbourne, also the most visited in the state.

Yarra Valley is split into the Upper Yarra and the valley floor. The Upper Yarra is cooler in climate due to its elevation and coupled with younger, fertile, red soils produces most of the region’s notable varietals: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The valley floor is warmer and has predominantly grey soils with pockets of granite and limestone.

Pinot noir has long been considered a notoriously difficult variety to grow. However, the cool climate and longer growing seasons of the Yarra Valley allow the fruit to develop full flavoured and ripe character.

Chardonnay in the past has long been associated with a deep oily, buttery style that experiences full malolactic fermentation and great amounts of oak. This style has since fallen out of favour and wine makers in the Yarra Valley have capitalized on this trend to produce leaner, acid driven Chardonnays that are closer in style to those from Burgundy.

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