K1 ‘Silver Label’ Shiraz 2009 New Release

The middle hill of the K1 vineyard is sandstone and quite different from the front hill where the K1 Gold Label Shiraz. The Shiraz from the middle hill is co-fermented with Viognier to add it's floral and white peach notes, as a perfect match to the earthy Shiraz.

Complex licorice and leather overtones with spicy black fruits, partly the interaction with a touch of Viognier; These delicious characters follow onto the palate with lingering dark fruits and peppery, and fine persistent tannins.

This is a versatile wine, with the ability to match similarly spicy foods. Perfect with slow cooked lamb shanks with Moroccan spices.

Variety: 93% Shiraz (clones BVRC12 & 1127) 7% Viognier (HTK)
Region: 100% K1 Vineyard
Harvest: Shiraz hand picked 18th March & Viognier hand picked 20th March.

Winemaking

Matured for 12 months in 80% French oak, 20% American. 20% new oak, & 80% aged between 2 & 5yrs.

Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
Total acidity: 6.68 g/L
pH: 3.44
Residual sugar: 2.9 g/L

Tasting Notes

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