Stickleback Red

2004 Cabernet Savignon Shiraz Grenache

Varieties: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Shiraz & 7% Grenache

Region: South Australia

2004 Harvest: Indian summer conditions (long warm days with cool dry nights) have given us full-flavoured, ripe wines with vibrant colour.

Vinification: Each batch was fermented on skins for 5 days before pressing. It underwent Malolactic fermentation in 3 and 4 year old oak barrels. All ferments were kept cool to enhance the aromatics and to keep the tannins soft and un-obtrusive. The blend shows attractive, lively berry fruit flavours and a soft, supple palate.

Tasting notes: A bright ruby red colour with attractive purple hues. A soft, spicy wine displaying aromas of blackcurrants and summer berries with hints of eucalypt and a smooth round palate.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Total Acidity: 5.92g/l

pH: 3.47

Residual Sugar: 1.8g/l