Hexen

PRODUCT: Hexen Shiraz

VINTAGE: 2015

APPELATION: Barossa Valley

HARVEST DATE: 20th of February 2015

BOTTLING DATE: 19th of March 2018

ALCOHOL: 15.5%

TA: 6.8

PH: 3.54

VITICULTURE: From a special selected low yielding single vineyard, these own rooted Shiraz vines are grown in rich red clay, pink marble and ironstone on a limestone base. Pruning techniques and trellis systems have been modified to spread the fruit zone evenly, providing a greater balance to each vine.

VINIFICATION: Crushed and de-stemmed into open fermenters, with fermentation controlled at 25°C. This developing wine is pumped over each day. Free run is removed from skins and the must is gently pressed via an airbag batch press. Only light pressings were used for this wine.

MATURATION: Partial barrel fermented in new French oak and maturated for a further 31 months in new American oak.

COMMENTS: Overall, the 2015 Barossa Vintage was outstanding. Favourable climatic conditions and a pre-harvest rainfall event provided optimal vine health carrying the vines through warm to hot days prior to and early harvest. Fruit for this wine is sourced from a single vineyard situated on the north eastern hill slopes of the Barossa Valley. This Shiraz displays deep colour, rich varietal fruits, mocha chocolate, mint and cedar oak, balanced with fine tannins. Drink now or benefit by careful cellaring well into the next decade and beyond.

CELLARING : If cellared correctly, this wine has the potential to age gracefully and has a life expectancy that extends well into the next decade and beyond.