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 Hollick Wilgha Shiraz 2000
Coonawarra, Australia
Winemaker: Ian Hollick & David Norman
Hollick Wilgha Shiraz 2000: Description
This wine is a dark ruby red
colour with purple tinges and will develop brick red colours with extended
cellaring. The Wilgha vineyard typically produces Shiraz with distinctive
aromas of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. The 2000 vintage combines these with
dense berry fruit aromas and chocolatey oak nuances. A soft and juicy palate
displaying ripe satsuma plums and spice flavours, with supple tannins enhancing
the wine's long finish.
Hollick Wilgha Shiraz
2000: Background
Situated
on the south-western corner of the famed Coonawarra strip, the Wilgha vineyard
was first planted in 1975. Hollick Wines have been making a Shiraz from this
property since 1988.
Hollick Wilgha Shiraz
2000: The harvest
The
2000 vintage was notable for a severe spring frost and warm, dry growing season
that contributed to severly reduced yields. The fruit which resulted from these
low crop levels was picked three weeks earlier than usual. It displayed intense
fruit flavours combined with good levels of acidity.
Hollick Wilgha Shiraz 2000: The
winemaking
Once harvested each parcel of Shiraz is handled
separately with the fruit being crushed and then fermented in stainless steel
tanks. The fermentation is then completed in new American oak barriques to
promote integration of fruit and oak flavours. The winemaking team then
critically assess each barrel prior to bottling following 22 months'
maturation.
Hollick Wilgha Shiraz
2000: Food matching
Try
with Gremolata crusted lamb racks - sensational!
Hollick Wilgha Shiraz 2000: Maturation
While the wine is approachable
on release it will evolve for 10 years or more in ideal cellar conditions,
further integrating fruit and oak characters.
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