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Tasting Notes
Colour
Almost black to the core, with a purple rim.
Aroma
A vibrant and aromatic bouquet with lifted tones of raspberries, plums, roasted meats and hints of mint and cedar.
Palate
Very powerful black fruits and dark chocolate flavours intermingled with an elegance that belies its powerful bouquet. The tannins are firm, balanced by the wines line and length - like structure. A wine of power and grace, that will reward over the longer term.
Downloadable Tasting Notes (2006 Sophie's Garden Tasting Notes)
Winemaking
Crushed and fermented in 5-10 tonne open top fermenters with regular pump overs; three daily during peak fermentation to extract colour and tannin. Following 7 to 14 days of maceration, the dry free run is drained to tank. The skins are then pressed and the pressings transferred to the same tank, the wine is then racked to barrel. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel. Minimal fining and unfiltered.
Sophie’s Garden Shiraz Selection Criteria
Padthaway, in the South East corner of South Australia. Slightly cooler than the regions to its north, a Mediterranean climate with a maritime influence due to the absence of mountains.
Reviews for this Vintage.
Our Editors' Most Exciting New Wines
Score: 91 Points
Harvey Steiman , Wine Spectator Insider (23rd April 2008)
Harvey Steiman , Wine Spectator Insider (23rd April 2008)
THW Awarded 21 0f 23 Wines review scored 90+
Score: 92 Points
Stephen Tanzer , International Wine Cellar (July/August 2008)
Stephen Tanzer , International Wine Cellar (July/August 2008)
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
James Halliday , James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009 Edition (August 2007)
James Halliday , James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009 Edition (August 2007)
