Berton Vineyard – The Black Shiraz ‘Winemakers Reserve’, Padthaway – 2022
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Densely hued, this is a rich and fleshy Shiraz with generous minty blackberry, chocolate and mint flavours over hints of fresh herbs.
ABV:
14.5%
Vintage:
2022
Size:
75cl
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Sub-Region
Padthaway
Producer / Winery
Berton Vineyard
Grape Variety
- NA -
Style
Red Wine
Winemaker
Bill Gumbleton, James Ceccato
Closure
Screwcap
Other Classifications
Suitable for
Vegetarians
Suitable for
Vegans
Contains
Egg
Contains
Milk
Contains
Sulphites
No
Sulphites
Organic
Wine
Biodynamic
Wine
PRODUCER NOTE:
Established by Bob and Cherie Berton in May 1996. The estate covers 30 hectares of land located on gently rolling hills at 450 metres above sea level, in a subregion of Eden Valley in South Australia. The superb Reserve Shiraz and Reserve Chardonnay wines are still sourced from this plot. In 2007, Bob purchased the Yenda winery in the heart of the Riverina. This state-of- the-art facility has the capacity to process 20,000 tonnes and enables Berton Vineyard to produce value for money wines which sit alongside their premium single vineyard offerings.
VINEYARD:
Predominantly sourced from the vineyards in Padthaway, South Australia, where the soils are sandy loam over clay, formed on old lagoon sediments. These sandy soils lead to poor nutrient and water retention which helps to concentrate the flavours in the fruit. The vines are grown on single wire trellises, ensuring an open canopy. Drip irrigation is used in the vineyards to manage the water supply and reduce evaporation, as water is applied directly above the roots. The fruit was harvested during the cooler nights to retain freshness.
WINEMAKING:
The parcels of fruit were fermented in stainless steel vertical fermenters for four to six days at temperatures maintained between 26 to 30°C. Wine was then bag pressed at 1° Baumé and left to ferment until dry. It was then racked onto French oak for malolactic conversion, before being clarified via centrifuge into stainless steel storage. 25% of the blend was transferred to used French and American oak barrels for approximately four months’ maturation. Once all parcels were completed, the final cuvée was carefully blended and prepared for bottling.
TASTING NOTE:
The Winemakers Reserve Black Shiraz is a densely hued, rich and fleshy Shiraz with generous aromas of blackberry and plum over toasty coffee and spicy oak. Full flavoured and intense, with rich plum, blueberry and mocha notes and ripe tannins imparting great structure and length.
GRAPE:
Shiraz 86%, Durif 14%.
COUNTRY:
Australia
REGION:
South Australia
SUB-REGION:
Padthaway
PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.
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