Cabernet Sauvignon harvested April 2005
Enjoy now. Will benefit from short term cellaring.
| SHW 'ALTITUDE 676' SHIRAZ CABERNET 2005 | |
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| Vintage | 2005 | |
| Region | South Eastern Australia | |
| Grape Variety | Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Grapes Picked | Shiraz harvested March 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon harvested April 2005 |
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| Winemaking | Shiraz grapes were transported to the winery in Sutton Forest and crushed into open stainless steel tanks. The wine underwent a 10 day warm ferment. The cabernet followed in April and was warm fermented and then a period of cooling, the batches were kept separate. During ferment the cabernet had a malolatic culture added. Remaining separate the two wines were aged for 12 months in small American oak. A blend of 80% shiraz and 20% cabernet was selected. | |
| Wine Analysis | Alcohol 13.2% Titratable Acidity 6.9 Residual Sugar NIL pH 3.45 | |
| Bottled | June 2007 - This wine is sealed with a stelvin closure which will ensure that you get full enjoyment from every bottle, every time | |
| Winemaker | Eddy Rossi | |
| Winemakers Notes | This wine is produced from grapes grown in specially selected NSW vineyards. Skilfully blended, the varieties complement each other to produce a medium bodied, flavoursome wine with the mellow roundness of the shiraz combining with the berry fruit flavours of the cabernet sauvignon. Enjoy now. | |
| Serving Suggestions | This easy to drink wine makes an excellent accompaniment to pasta dishes; “gourmet pizza”. Enjoy with a good Aussie barbeque. | |
| Cellaring | Enjoy now. Will benefit from short term cellaring. |
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| Awards to date | Click Here | |
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