CAMBRIAN RISE HEATHCOTE SHIRAZ 2003
Affectionately dubbed ‘Son of Heathcote’ by our winemaking team, Cambrian Rise is a fine example of Heathcote Shiraz.
Our long involvement with the Heathcote region (since 1987) brings a thorough understanding of the way it behaves in differing vintage conditions, as well as the micro-climatic variations that naturally occur in this north-south aligned region.
The final make-up of Cambrian Rise is inextricably linked to the composure of our flagship red wine - ‘Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz’. Our flagship Shiraz is always predominantly made with fruit from our ‘Athol’s Padock’ vineyard. And, depending on the vintage, may include additional fruit from any, or all, of the group of other Heathcote vineyards contracted to grow for us. The fruit that does not suit our requirements for the final flagship Shiraz blend immediately becomes available for Cambrian Rise. Our winemakers then have the challenge to make our next best possible Heathcote Shiraz wine.
Hence the tag, ‘Son of Heathcote’.
Cambrian Rise will always include components from a number of Heathcote Shiraz vineyards, and its composition will vary from vintage to vintage.
Cambrian Rise exhibits all the desirable characteristics of our Heathcote Shiraz: impeccable, solid structure, abundant tannins, intense, ripe fruit character and great palate length.
TASTING NOTES
The nose is lifted, with fragrant cherry/berry fruit aromas, the palate shows intense, almost sweet fruit, depth that lingers long and fine tannins in harmony with balanced oak treatment.
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