RockBare Shiraz 2013
If you’re after a light shiraz, this is not the red for you. It’s inky black and dripping in ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and liquorice underpinned by mocha and spice. The voluptuous, fleshy mouth-feel is laden with velvet smooth tannins and a long, dark chocolate, spicy mocha and vanillin oak aftertaste. If you’re keen to cellar, 4-5 years would do it justice. Perfect for your next barbecue or steak night.
A captivatingly decadent nose of dark berry compote fused with sweet vanillin, cocoa, violets and a delightful hint of espresso.
100% Shiraz
Barrel matured for 15 months in: 60% new American oak 3% 1 year old American oak 22% new French oak 6% 1 year old French oak 9% new European oak
Elegantly lissom palate of mulberry, dark cherry and blueberry provide up front supple fleshiness that seamlessly coalesce with underlying elements of dark chocolate, spicy clove, mint, a meaty barrel fermented complexity along with earthy notes of black olive and truffle. A good line of supporting acidity and mouth coating tannins extend the generous palate culminating in a soft, lingering raspberry liquorice finish with a warming touch of black pepper.
Warm fermentation in static fermenters on skins for 10 – 14 days at 22°C. Gentle pressing off skins using airbag press. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in oak as below. Bottled under sleek and classy Stelvin LUX screwcap to retain freshness.
The 2013 growing season was exceptionally dry which lead to the earliest and quickest vintage in recent memory. Small crops from these drought conditions however lead to the development of some excellent colour, flavour and tannin. Fortunately time was on our side to nurture the fruit and the resultant wine ensuring the maturation time made for an approachable, smooth, easy drinking Shiraz. The growing conditions certainly highlight quite a contrast to the previous textbook vintage of 2012 however I am considerably excited with the elegance, structure and finesse of this wine This 2013 RockBare Shiraz will age very gracefully and cellar for a significant amount of time.