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Chapel Hill Shiraz 2008 (12 x 750mL), McLaren Vale, SA.
Liquor Act 2007: It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Liquor licence LIQP770010049
RRP $39.49
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$311.88
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Overview
The 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz displays hedonistic blueberry, pimento and roasted almond flavours. The harmonious integration and balance of these fruit flavours with the gently textured oak, is further enhanced by the defiantly persistent and mouth filling savoury tannin structure.
- Region:
- SA - McLaren Vale
- State:
- South Australia
- Country:
- Australia
Expert Reviews
Dense, deep purple-crimson; one shift and bang, McLaren Vale dark chocolate and luscious blackberry, plum and blueberry fruit leap from the glass, the palate a precise replicate; oak plays a lesser role in a distinguished wine. Drink to 2020. Rating 94 - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion Edition 2011
Winery Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep garnet red.
Aroma
The 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz displays hedonistic blueberry, pimento and roasted almond flavours.
Palate
The harmonious integration and balance of these fruit flavours with the gently textured oak, is further enhanced by the defiantly persistent and mouth filling savoury tannin structure.
Food Matching
Slow cooked/braised meats with tomato based saucing or washed rind cheeses will be an appropriate partner to this wine.
Cellaring Potential
Gracefully aging over ten years.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were sourced from vines aged between fifteen and thirty four years. The various vineyard parcels were harvested and fermented separately to ensure that each parcel articulated the unique character of each vineyard site. All ferments were left on skins for a minimum of 7 days. During the subsequent eighteen month oak maturation period each individual batch of barrels was racked and returned periodically, to seamlessly integrate the tannins into the wine and to ensure that minimal filtration and no fining was required prior to bottling.
Vintage
2008
Region
SA - McLaren Vale
Grape Style
Shiraz / Syrah
Closure Type
Screwcap closure
Alcohol
14.5%
Winery Profile
A leading medium-sized winery in the region. In 2000 Chapel Hill was sold to the Swiss Thomas Schmidheiny group, which owns the respected Cuvaison winery in California as well as vineyards in Switzerland and Argentina. Wine quality is as good, if not better, than ever. Winemaker Michael Fragos was named Winemaker of the Year at London's International Wine & Spirit Competition '08. The production comes from the estate plantings of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, verdelho, savagnin, sangiovese and merlot, together with purchased grapes from McLaren Vale. Exports to all other major markets.
