2004 Bonsai Shiraz
Set in High Eden, a region of rugged beauty between Eden Valley and the Barossa. Our Shiraz is grown on ancient podsolic soils that offer lots of quartz rock and little other sustenance. After five years of heroic effort the vines still looked like rootlings so we started calling it the Bonsai Vineyard.
This Shiraz has lifted aromas of plums and coffee vanillin oak signaling the intensely concentrated ripe plum, black cherry and spicy white pepper on the palate. The flavours combine with the sweet toasty oak and soft tannins to create a beautiful layering of taste and texture that continues to a long lingering finish.
VINTAGE 2004
VARIETY Shiraz 100%
REGION High Eden
WINEMAKER James Ceccato
VINTAGE Vintage saw the start of 2004 being mild and windy. January was the coolest since 1992 and the vines thrived virtually no heat stress. February was hot, but March returned glorious sunny days and cold dewy nights with a couple of minor rain events, allowing the fruit to ripen under perfect conditions.
FOOD MATCH Perfect with roast lamb, rich braised dishes or full flavoured cheeses or simply anytime!
CELLARING This wine has been made to drink now but will cellar for 10 years.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol 14.5%
PH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.0 g/l
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/l
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