2021 South Australia Shiraz

Description

NAME OF WINE : PLLANA SHIRAZ SOUTH AUSTRALIA

VINTAGE YEAR : 2021

GRAPE VARIETIES RATIO (%) & SOURCE: Shiraz ex South Australia

HARVEST DATE : March & April 2021

WOOD DETAILS : Nil

VINTAGE CONDITIONS:

Late winter and spring rains in 2020 allowed the canopies to flourish and the vines in the Riverland yielded good crop loads and quality. The summer was mild, without extreme temperature variations, and the cool nights allowed the development of great aromatics and flavours. The red wines produced from the 2021 vintage are deeply coloured with classic varietal characteristics.

WINEMAKING/VITICULTURE:

Fermentation was carried out in a combination of static and rotary fermenters under warm temperature conditions for a period of 6-7 days. This creates a good balance between extracting the appropriate tannin for wine structure and retaining fruit drive and aromatics.

TERROIR/SITE:

Situated on the banks of the Murray River, the vineyards produce grapes perfect for fresh, varietal wines. Sandy soils of varying depths over limestone require careful water management as they readily dry out during the summer months. Supplementary irrigation strategies and canopy management are adapted to suit each individual site in order to provide a good balance of light and shade in the canopy and hence maximise fruit quality.

TASTING COMMENTS :

Colour: Dark purple with red hues.

Aromas: Fresh plums and subtle vanilla oak with hints of violets and floral aromas.

Palate: The generous silky palate has blueberry and plum fruit flavours, complimented by soft, supple tannins with hints of milk chocolate and warm spices. Bright fruit flavours linger during the long succulent finish.