2006 SHIRAZ VIOGNIER
Bronze Medal
Boutique Wine Awards - 2007
2006 Vintage Conditions
The 2006 growing season was one of the driest on record for the Printhie Vineyards. Budburst occurred right on schedule, however as we progressed through the vintage all other dates moved forward and we were picking by the 14 March, 7 to 10 days ahead of previous years. The extreme dry, coupled with hot westerly winds had the effect of concentrating the sugars in the fruit earlier than normal and we were able to pick ripe full flavoured bunches.
Winemaking Notes
Co-fermented with 5% Viognier and gently irrigated to avoid over extraction. Aged in older french oak over 9 months. The desired result is a wine that benefits from the unevolved edge of youthful Viognier.
| VARIETY | 95% Shiraz 5% Viognier | Order |
| REGION | Orange NSW (Cool Climate) | |
| COLOUR | Red with purple hue | |
| BOUQUET | A mixed bouquet of ripe mixed berry, spice and licorice | |
| PALATE | Medium bodied with fresh mouth filling fruit tapering to an elegant and persistent finish with fine tannins and softly handled French oak | |
| DRINKING | Now until 2011 | |
| WINEMAKER | Robert Black | |
| ALCOHOL | 13.5% Alcohol by Volume | |
| ADDITIVES | Preservative (220) | Skim Milk | Egg Whites | |
| PRICE | $19.65 per bottle $235.00 per case* |
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*FREE DELIVERY (QLD, NSW, VIC) other states $10.00 per case.
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