2022 Cranswick Estate Shiraz

Typically Australian. Bold, dry, full flavoured and generous. Opulent and bold this Shiraz is full bodied displaying ripe blackberry, autumn fruit flavours, blood plum, entwined with milk chocolate. The palate is generous and concentrated,
offering enticing dark fruit, vanilla spice and velvety tannins.

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Viticulture

Vintage 2022 proved to be a standout with mild summer conditions along with idyllic rainfall. The extended ripening period produced wines with optimal acid and fruit flavour.

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Vinification

Harvested in mid-March, our Shiraz parcel was destemmed, crushed and fermented in Vat at 24°C with regular pump overs to maximise colour extraction and preserve fruit flavour. Once dry, the parcel was pressed, racked and seeded for malolactic fermentation, ahead of maturation in French and American oak. Prior to bottling, the parcel was blended, stabilised and bottle conditioned before release.

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Recommendation

Perfect on its own or serve with Osso Bucco or a rich, mature cheese. Carefully cellared to drink now but will also improve for up to 10 years.