Krinklewood 2005 Wild Red (Shiraz)

 

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Winery/Brand: Krinklewood

 

Ruby Red in colour, this wine displays lifted berry fruits and classic Hunter spice aromas intergrated well by savoury oak. It is a medium bodied wine with a rich fruit palate well balanced by soft tannins & savoury oak.

 

 

The Story

FRUIT: This vintage was one blessed with excellent conditions and the fruit ripened in perfect timing with the right pH, fruit flavour & baume.

WINEMAKING: The fruit was handpicked in the cool of the night at optimum ripeness, the grapes were crushed, pressed and then fermented on the skins for a week. The wine was matured in a combination of new Troncais French & 2 year old American Oak for 20months before blending & bottling.

CUISINE: The perfect accompaniment to a BBQ

Region: Hunter Valley, NSW
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Oak Maturation: 14 months
Release Date: August 2007
Cellaring Potential: up to 2years
Alcohol: 12.3%

The Specs

GrapesShiraz
Vintage2005
Volume750mL
PackagingGlass Bottle