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2007 Savitar Shiraz
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The wine name 'Savitar' refers to a mythical dragon-like monster.
'Sui magna cauda caeli astra verrit eaque ad terram jecit'
'His great tail swept the stars from the sky and flung them to the earth'.
CLOSURE • Stelvin
MATURATION • Aged in 100% new medium to light toasted barriques which are 80% French oak (Alliers/Nevers) and 20% French coopered American oak for 17 months. A total of 16 coopers are used for the Mitolo oak regime.
CELLARING • Will age reliably for 15 years.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2007
Varietal
Shiraz
PH
3.44
Residual Sugar
3.4
Alcohol %
15.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Opaque black showing aromas of camphor and cassis mixed with cracked pepper, truffles and earth. Rich layered mouth feel, full bodied and rich whilst maintaining admirable precision.
Ratings
Matthew Jukes, 2010 Matthew Jukes Top 100 Best Australian Wines, May 2010
95 Points - Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, August 2009
94 points - James Halliday
93 points - Wine Advocate
93 points - Robert Parker
93 points - Wine Enthusiast
93 points - Stephen Tanzer
91 points - Wine Spectator
95 Points - Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, August 2009
94 points - James Halliday
93 points - Wine Advocate
93 points - Robert Parker
93 points - Wine Enthusiast
93 points - Stephen Tanzer
91 points - Wine Spectator
Vineyard Notes
The Savitar Shiraz comes from the Chinese Block vineyard which is located in the Willunga district at the southern end of McLaren Vale. Parcels of fruit from vines averaging 20 years of age are grown on rocky, skeletal soils in the northeast part of the vineyard. The fruit, which is handpicked yielded 1.9 tonnes per acre (33hl/ha).
Production Notes
Unpreceedented seasonal conditions have reduced yeilds to a 30 year low The 2007 harvest commenced six weeks early. The major seasonal influence on the 2007 crop was the severe drought conditions experienced across much of the country however an episode of rain in mid January improved the situation for many growers by refreshing the vines. Winemakers report that many red varieties bunch numbers were near average, however there were fewer berries per bunch than usual and the berries were small. Quality is thought to be good to excellent. Absence of disease is a primary factor in this outcome. Conditions appear to be more favourable to reds with smaller red berry size traditionally associated with higher quality through intensification of flavour and colour.
Courtesy of the Australain Wine and Brandy Corporation
Courtesy of the Australain Wine and Brandy Corporation