Metal Label Range Durif 2021
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Country
Australia
Nature
Wine
Family
Still wine
Colour
Red
Acidity
7
pH
3.56
Sugar
4.6
Alcohol by volume
14.5
Aging potential
Up to 5 years
Varietal
Durif 98%, Shiraz 2%
Winemaking notes
The Durif was harvested from three vineyards in the Riverina in the across 3 weeks in March. The fruit was destemmed and crushed then fermented in static fermenters with an addition of premium French oak chips for five days and pumped over regularly to optimise colour stability, and tannin structure. Each parcel was drained, pressed and stored in stainless steel tanks until malolactic fermentation was complete. Separate parcels were then transferred onto French oak staves/premium oak chips and matured for approximately four months, giving a subtle and delicate oak influence. The wine was then matured in tank prior to crossflow filtration and bottling.
Viticultural notes
Fabulously priced, this parcel of Durif has been chosen from selected vineyards overlooking Griffith in the Riverina, New South Wales, where it thrives in the warm, rich soils. One of the last parcels to be harvested in 2017.
Tasting notes
Intense aromas of violets, blackberry and subtle chocolate herald this mouth staining Durif’s inky dark fruit characters of blackberry, anise, and smoky liquorice. The well-integrated mocha oak influence and tight tannins adds complexity and depth that persists to a long flavoursome finish and concentrated palate.
Pairing notes
Enjoy with BBQ T-Bone steak with chimichurri salsa.