Mountadam Five-Fifty Shiraz 2017
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
14.5
In Stock
Tasting Note
Aroma
Aromas of blueberry and mulberry, plum and a underlying spiciness.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeShiraz/Syrah
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Maturation
Oaked0
Palate
The palate has berry and plum fruit characters. Its French oak maturation is evident with subtle cedar, cocoa nibs and nutmeg characters adding to the wines complexity. The palate is medium weight with elegant long tannins and long persistence of flavour.
VarietalV_SHIRAZSYRAH
Vinification
Harvest commenced in mid April with the last parcel being harvested on the 5th of May. On average parcels we kept on skins for 10 days prior to pressing. The wine was matured in 3 year old and older French oak barriques for 9 to 12 months (depending on the parcel). Minimal filtration was used in the production of this wine.
RegionEden Valley - SA
Region CodeDSAEDENVAL
Region Notes
StateSA
Subregion
WinemakerHelen McCarthy
Wine StyleRed (Full Bodied)
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Awards
Sam Kim
93
2019/04/24
wineorbit.co.nz, April 2019
This is fabulously expressed on the nose showing sweet raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, cedar and warm spice aromas, followed by a concentrated palate that is fleshy and velvety. It is up front and flavoursome with layers of silky texture and gorgeous flavours, leading to a lengthy smooth finish. At its best: now to 2025.