Classic SERIES | Artisan Wine
2004 Classic Shiraz | Northeastern Victoria, Australia
COLOR

Deep purple plum

PALATE

Aromas from the nose follow through with flavors of spicy blackberries and pepper-spiked plums on the palate. These rich fruit characters dominate the mid-palate, and well-balanced tannins combine with oak influences to create an excellent finish.

BOUQUET

Blackberries, ripe strawberries, and black cherries are set off by smoky essences of cloves and cinnamon.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Barbequed meat, chili, pizza

WINE DETAILS

14.5% Alcohol
3.42 pH
0.026% Residual Sugar

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WINE NOTES

A mild summer with no rain provided steady ripening and produced fruit of excellent quality. Fermentation occurred in static fermenters on the skins for about 12 days before being pressed near the completion of fermentation. The wine was blended, fined, and clarified, then transferred to mature in American oak barriques for 12 months. It was fined and clarified again prior to bottling.

AWARDS

· 87 Points - Wine Spectator (Oct. 2005)
· Silver Medal - Atlanta International Wine Summit (Sep. 2005)
· 86 Points Silver Medal - Chicago Value Wine Challenge
· Top 50 Wines $10 & Under
· Gold Medal - Tasters Guild
· 91 Points – The Wine Report