Angustum, Grand Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2018

ANGUSTUM
Grand Reserve Shiraz
McLaren Vale
15.5% ALC/VOL
Packed in 6 x 750ml cartons
Natural Cork Closure
84 cartons per pallet

Vintage 2018 was influenced early by the wet and fertile end to the growing season of 2017. Early spring growth produced healthy lush vines across the vineyards of the McLaren Vale region providing an ideal start for the new season crop. The ripening season of 2018 was warmer and drier than the previous season, restricting grape vine growth early and concentrating fruit flavours as tannins slowly matured in the warm sun filled days. With 14 days consecutively over 30 degrees Celsius in January the harvest date was early than average as healthy and full vine canopies ripened the balanced crop with efficiency in the ideal conditions.

Sourced from our Angustum Vineyard located high on the Willunga Escarpment our hand pruned vineyard produced small bunches of richly flavoured grapes with abundant ripe tannins. The north facing and steep sloping aspect ensured that the grapes ripened early in the season while the cool evening breezes from the Gulf St Vincent assisted in retaining balanced levels of natural acidity and perfumed fruit aromas and flavours. The fully ripe bunches were hand harvested when flavour development had reached peak development and complexity, balanced by fine tannins and balanced acidity.

Rich and ripe hand picked Angustum Vineyard Shiraz bunches were transferred to 5 tonne open fermenters with 30% whole bunches added for a carefully monitored fermentation period. Hand plunging and pump overs were alternated to ensure complete extraction of aroma and flavour with a full bodied ripe tannin structure. After 10 days on skins the wine was basket pressed to French and American oak barrels to complete fermentation as malo-lactic fermentation. 

The 2018 Angustum Grand Reserve is the inaugural release, a selection made from the best single block of our Angustum Vineyard, followed by individual barrel selection of the best barrels after 36 months of barrel maturation. The wine is richly concentrated with layers dark berry fruit, plum and cherry enhanced by fine grain French and American oak characters that enhance aromas, flavour and structure. The layers of complexity are evident in the glass and will continue to evolve as the wine opens and show the full expression of the unique geology and climatic influence of our Angustum vineyard. 

Angustum Grand Reserve Shiraz has been carefully matured and is ready for enjoyment, or for further complexity carefully cellar for 15-20 years.

Decant prior to serving. Pair with roast beef, grilled steak, game, or with matured hard cheeses.

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