Wine Name: Shiraz
Vintage: 2004
Wine Style: Medium bodied red
Grape Variety: Shiraz
Winemaker: Kim Horton
Region: Frankland River, Western Australia

Technical Details

Alcohol: 14.0%
Titratable Acidity: 6.46 g/l
pH: 3.42

Winemakers Notes

Colour: Dark crimson hue.
Bouquet: Fragrant with black plums, blueberry and anise.
Palate: Concentrated with dark berry flavours, subtle French oak and a fine yet persistent finish.
Cellaring Potential: 5-8 years.
Vinification: Frankland River Shiraz is dark and brooding with flavours of blueberry and dark plums. Harvested at varying times, some cold harvested and cold macerated, other batches warm and quickly into ferment. The wine is matured in French and American oak of varying ages prior to blending. The wine is characterised by luscious fruit and long fine tannin structures.
Winemakers Comments: Favourable weather conditions in 2004 resulted in an intensely flavoured Shiraz with all the varietal characteristics you would expect from Frankland River.
Serving Suggestions: Room temperature - 15 to 18°C. Enjoy with a hearty winter casserole.
Reviews and Awards: "Quite a beautiful, fleshy and opulent shiraz with more savoury tan pepper characters. The palate is vibrant and deliciously flavoured with warm fruit, fine tannins and perfectly weighted oak." 90/100
Ray Jordan, Perth Vita.
25 January 2007.
Tasting Note PDF:  2004 Shiraz.pdf