Opal Ridge – Shiraz Cabernet – 2021

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An easy drinking red with juicy raspberry and red plum fruit and a hint of vanilla.

ABV:

13.5%

Vintage:

2021

Size:

75cl

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Country

Australia

Region

South Eastern Australia

Sub-Region

South Eastern Australia

Producer / Winery

Opal Ridge

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Other Varieties, Shiraz / Syrah

Style

Red Wine

Winemaker

Bill Gumbleton

Closure

Screwcap

Other Classifications

Suitable for
Vegetarians

Suitable for
Vegans

Contains
Egg

Contains
Milk

Contains
Sulphites

No
Sulphites

Organic
Wine

Biodynamic
Wine

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
You can be sure these wines will not let you down. Made at Yenda, in the heart of Australia’s Riverland, at a state-of-the-art winery, using grapes from trusted and skilful growers.

THE VINTAGE:
The 2020-21 season was a perfect contrast with the previous one. While summer 2019- 20 was the second hottest on record, 2020-21 was the coolest in 10 years, due to the influence of a La Niña climate pattern. The cool ripening period led to an elevated natural acidity and good flavour development throughout the red varieties. In most vineyards, crop size was slightly larger than 2020 across South Eastern Australia.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vine age is varied, but all vines have been spur pruned and are generally trained on a single wire cordon trellising system. The vines are planted at approximately 1.8 metres apart with 3.6 metres between the rows, to allow machinery access. The soil styles in the vineyards are varied, with each terroir imparting its own characteristic to the wine.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
All grapes were machine harvested in order to retain the freshness. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at 25 to 28°C to maximise colour extraction with French untoasted and toasted oak influence. When the ferment was 1° Baume it was pressed and left to ferment until dry. Malolactic conversion took place after it was racked onto French oak, which resulted in a softer mouthfeel. The wine was then transferred to a stainless steel tank, to retain the fruity characteristics until bottling.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A juicy Australian red showing vibrant flavours of black fruits and vanilla. Soft and smooth with full-flavours of ripe fruits of the forest and a touch of oak spice.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Shiraz 61%, Cabernet Sauvignon 26%, Merlot 12%, Other Varieties 1%.

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.

Description

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
You can be sure these wines will not let you down. Made at Yenda, in the heart of Australia’s Riverland, at a state-of-the-art winery, using grapes from trusted and skilful growers.

THE VINTAGE:
The 2020-21 season was a perfect contrast with the previous one. While summer 2019- 20 was the second hottest on record, 2020-21 was the coolest in 10 years, due to the influence of a La Niña climate pattern. The cool ripening period led to an elevated natural acidity and good flavour development throughout the red varieties. In most vineyards, crop size was slightly larger than 2020 across South Eastern Australia.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vine age is varied, but all vines have been spur pruned and are generally trained on a single wire cordon trellising system. The vines are planted at approximately 1.8 metres apart with 3.6 metres between the rows, to allow machinery access. The soil styles in the vineyards are varied, with each terroir imparting its own characteristic to the wine.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
All grapes were machine harvested in order to retain the freshness. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at 25 to 28°C to maximise colour extraction with French untoasted and toasted oak influence. When the ferment was 1° Baume it was pressed and left to ferment until dry. Malolactic conversion took place after it was racked onto French oak, which resulted in a softer mouthfeel. The wine was then transferred to a stainless steel tank, to retain the fruity characteristics until bottling.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A juicy Australian red showing vibrant flavours of black fruits and vanilla. Soft and smooth with full-flavours of ripe fruits of the forest and a touch of oak spice.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Shiraz 61%, Cabernet Sauvignon 26%, Merlot 12%, Other Varieties 1%.

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm
Country

Australia

Region

South Eastern Australia

Sub-region

South Eastern Australia

Producer / Winery

Opal Ridge

Winemaker

Bill Gumbleton

Style

Red Wine

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Other Varieties, Shiraz / Syrah

Vintage

2021

Alcohol % (ABV)

13.5%

Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied)

B

Residual Sugar

4.1 g/L

Contains Sulphites

Yes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Milk

Yes

Eggs

No

Organic

No

Biodynamic

No

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Screwcap

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