Tasting Notes for Heathcote Estate Preservative Free Shiraz 2022 from the Winery

Inaugural release of our 100% certified organic, preservative-free wine from Heathcote Estate.

Our shiraz vines are planted on deep red clay soils over bedrock, ancient Cambrian stone and quartz rock visible.

A long bone-chilling winter in Heathcote led into a mild and suitably wet spring. Soil moisture was key to getting the season off to this great start. Mild conditions continued throughout the summer and the harvest didn’t commence until the very last day of February, roughly two weeks later than average. Picking in the first weeks of autumn is ideal and the quality of the fruit was as good as we could wish for.  

Intense deep purple in colour. The wine is super fresh and intensely fruity, blackberry, boysenberry, plum, and a hint of spice and pepper. The palate is big and juicy with loads of silky tannins and crunchy black fruit. Intense and long, but remarkably well balanced. 

TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Alcohol: 13.5%
Region: Heathcote, VIC
Certified Organic
Preservative Free
 

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