2004年克勞倫斯山赤霞珠美樂(lè)葡萄酒、香檳

VINTAGE CONDITI***: 2004 was an excellent cool, long ripening typical of McLaren Vale growing season.FRUIT: Estate grown and sourced from the Clarence Hill Vineyard of McLaren Vale type "terra rossa" soil. Harvested in the cool of the day to enhance the intense grape flavours and crushed immediately after harvest.WINEMAKING: Controlled temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius fermentation on skins until almost dry, the cap wet and submerged by regular pumping over, drained and pressed. 14 months maturation in medium toast French and American Oak 300L barrels prior to bottling in October, 2005.COLOUR: Medium red with some purple tingesNOSE: Ripe plum and blackcurrant fruit complexed with subtle oak notes.PALATE: Intense integrated ripe plum, blackcurrant and berry fruit premoninate complexed by the oak flavours from barrel maturation. The palate is of medium to full weight with a generous soft tannin finish.PO****IAL: drink now to10 yearsALCOHOL: 14%AWARDED: SILVER MEDAL: COMMONWEALTH BANK McLAREN VALE WINE SHOW 2006