Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2018 (Australia)

Description

• French oak
• Black cherry
• Aniseed
• Fine, savoury tannins

"Was 50% hand-picked, 50% machine-harvested (traditional), part whole berry, part crushed, 2 weeks on skins with cultured yeast, 14 months in French barriques (30% new). The Grampians at its most seductive. Medium-bodied, with supple dark fruits, licorice, spice and soft tannins" Halliday Wine Companion 2021

"Another cracking shiraz from this excellent Grampians producer. Medium-weight fruit with a spicy plumminess supported by a thread of chalky fine tannins. Has remarkable focus and direction through the palate" Ray Jordan, The Western Australian, Jul 2020

Vivid, plum red with purple hue. Aromas of red and blue fruits, aniseed and mixed spice. Black cherry, blackberry and hints of raspberry. Fine savoury tannins drag the flavours long, finishing with lingering mixed spice and a beautifully balanced texture.

The 2018 Cliff Edge Shiraz is sourced from a selection of blocks across the historic Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard situated in the Grampians region of Victoria. The combination of Langi’s cool climates, old vines and granite sands produce Shiraz with great intensity, purity and finesse.

Fermentation was in open fermenters, plunged, portion of whole bunch fermentation which included some foot stomping. Aged in 100% French oak (25% - 30% new)