NINE STONES BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ

Nine Stones Barossa Valley Shiraz

GRAPES: Shiraz
AGEING PERIOD: Aged in new and seasoned American oak hogsheads for 9 months, storage advice : Enjoy now or cellar up to eight years
Vivino 3.8 ★★★★✰

The fruit is sourced from the Calabria Family premium vineyard in the Barossa Valley. The vineyard is set across 30 acres (31 miles) which contains old vines that were planted in 1914. The Barossa Valley is situated 50km northeast of Adelaide in South Australia and is one of Australia’s best known wine regions.

Hand-harvested fruit was crushed and de-stemmed. Fermentation was in 15 ton open concrete fermenters (constructed by the Calabria family in 1948) for eight days with frequent pump-over and hand-plunging. Following partial fermentation the pressings were added back to the free-run.

Tasting notes
An intensely aromatic wine with a fragrance of blackberries, dark cherries, and chocolate, with cedar and a hint of clove. Multi-layered palate with sweet fruit flavors with powerful yet supple tannins; full middle palate and a long satisfying finish.

Wine & Food Match
Ideal accompaniment to grilled beef rolls stuffed with pine nuts & raisins or Lamb shanks with roasted garden vegetables.