2023 Small World Shiraz Cabernet

Wine Making Notes:

For our Small World blend, we are able to focus on the best expression of two very different but complementary varieties, selected in some of the state’s best vineyards. This year, we focused on the Great Southern to provide us with a deep but intensely fruity Shiraz, most dry grown in excellent, low yielding conditions. The Cabernet was primarily sourced from the Geographe area, where Cabernet can fully ripen to develop silky friendly tannins. This harvest was ideal for red winemaking across the state, dry and mild, without any weather pressure and we were able to pick each parcel at its best potential.

Each parcel of fruit is fermented separately with daily tasting to best tailor the extraction and length of time on skins. After the primary fermentation is complete, the wines are pressed then matured in contact with French and Hungarian oak to suit each parcel, for a period of 9 to 15 months depending on winemakers’ tastings. The blend is assembled after individual assessment of each batch to ensure this typically Australian blend displays the best characteristics of its varieties.

Alc %:

14%

Nose:

Aromas of black cherry, clove spice with hints of red currants and chocolate.

Palate:

Delicious palate of blackberries, dark cherries and chocolate, all married together with savoury oak and spice.

Food:

Enjoy with Harvey River Beef Cheek and roasted beetroots.

Allergens:

Sulphites.