VINTAGE 2004:
This VERY limited release of our Old Adam Shiraz label is a result of fastidious batch and barrel selection from the wonderful 2004 vintage. The Old Adam is a combination of parcels of wine from the best blocks of Shiraz
The 2004 vintage is an excellent example of premium Langhorne Creek Shiraz, showing intensity of rich fruit flavours and elegant integrated oak, providing a delicious, well structured, complex wine that will benefit from careful cellaring.
We are in a unique position in that we are able to keep all parcels of our wine separate from the time of picking through fermentation to oak maturation. Following some barrel maturation, each parcel is assessed, and the most outstanding parcels of Shiraz are allowed further maturation before being blended to create the Old Adam. This process allows us to maintain the quality distinction and fantastic reputation of this fine wine.
The low yielding, high quality fruit was fermented in open vats, and then matured for 21 months in new, extra fine grain, American oak barriques. The wine then receives 12 months bottle maturation prior to release to allow full integration of oak and fruit tannin.
Reward with cellaring up to 10 years.
WINEMAKER Rebecca Willson
AWARDS TO DATE:
4 Golds, 3 Silvers & 2 Bronze
FOOD MATCHES:
This wine will match well with hearty red meat dishes
and winter stock pots.
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