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2009 Jester Shiraz
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Richard Tarlton was a favourite amongst the Jesters of Queen Elizabeth 1. Tarlton was the first to achieve national celebrity as a comedian and enjoyed a successful career in the theatre as a leading member of the Queen’s Players. As a writer he was the author of popular ballads and plays.
MATURATION • Aged in 2-4 year old French oak for 9 months
CLOSURE • Stelvin
COLOUR • Opaque dark crimson colour with deep black crimson hue
NOSE • Blackberry, liquorice and dark plums
PALATE • Displays abundant flavours of liquorice, blackberry and dark fruits. Exceptional balance, refinement and generousity of flavour.
CELLARING • Will cellar well for 6-8 years
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Shiraz
Harvest Date
4th March 2009
PH
3.3
Bottling Date
17th January 2010
Residual Sugar
0.7 g/L
Tannin
6.2 g/L
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Jester Shiraz 2009 displays abundant flavours of liquorice, blackberry and dark fruits.
Exceptional balance, refinement and generousity of flavour. It is opaque dark crimson in colour with deep black crimson hue. With hints of Blackberry, liquorice and dark plums on the nose.
Ratings
100 Best Australian Wines 2011, Matthew Jukes
94 points - James Halliday
90 points - Stephen Tanzer
94 points - James Halliday
90 points - Stephen Tanzer
Vineyard Notes
A thirteen day heat wave in late January and early February saw the 2009 Vintage
begin in first week of February. Cool, dry conditions during berry ripening in most of
the district were conducive to excellent flavour, colour and phenolic development. In
general, the timing of the heatwave affected vineyards with lighter canopies and crop
loads and those on thin or highly reflective soils and crops in the earlier ripening areas.
Due to the early start to vintage, there were some difficulties handling both reds and
whites through the wineries and this resulted in overall volume in the region being
below average.
Production Notes
A thirteen day heat wave in late January and early February saw the 2009 Vintage
begin in first week of February. Cool, dry conditions during berry ripening in most of
the district were conducive to excellent flavour, colour and phenolic development. In
general, the timing of the heatwave affected vineyards with lighter canopies and crop
loads and those on thin or highly reflective soils and crops in the earlier ripening areas.
Due to the early start to vintage, there were some difficulties handling both reds and
whites through the wineries and this resulted in overall volume in the region being
below average.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was fermented on skins at cool and warm temperatures in order to capture and
enhance the bright, pure berry fruit. The wine was then pressed and underwent partial
barrel fermentation with natural malolactic fermentation occurring prior to the wine
being racked.
Food Pairing Notes
Eye fillet, wrapped in pancetta served with fennel, courgette
and capsicum ratatouille.