Immense lift, the aromatics are an incredibly intense amalgam of blackcurrant, menthol, liquorice and cedar oak. The palate shows a hugely complex flavour profile befitting of its pedigree. Characters of black fruits, dried herbs, and earthy tones of liquorice and savoury leather.

COMPOSITION:

Varietal

Shiraz

REGION:

Region

McLaren Vale

CELLARING:

Ten to twelve years

FOOD PAIR:

Food Pairing Notes

Serious wine for special occasions. Try Italian lasagna, Vincisgrassi

VINEYARD INFORMATION: Vineyard Notes

VINEYARD INFORMATION: Like the G.A.M. Shiraz, the fruit for Savitar comes from the Lopresti vineyard, and more specifically the Chinese Block, which is located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, about 4km east of the coastal town of Port Willunga. The Savitar grapes come from one tiny section of this block: a particularly unforgiving, rocky patch of soil in the north eastern corner. Here, the vines are naturally pushed very hard, producing low yields of fruit. The berries are tiny but well-structured and packed full of flavour. VINE AGE: 40+ years ELEVATION: 25m above sea level SOIL TYPE: Black Biscay Clay
WINEMAKING & TECH INFORMATION: Winemaker Notes

Each parcel of fruit for Savitar is fermented on skins for fifteen days. This slightly longer time on skins ensures a tighter overall structure setting up the framework for a wine built for ageing. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed, and transferred to oak barrels where it remains on light lees for approximately 18 months before it is carefully selected for the final blend. HARVEST DATE: March 2013 MATURATION: French Oak: 100% new medium to light toasted barrels. 18 months. ALCOHOL (Alc/Vol): 14.5% RS: 2.9G/L pH: 3.50 TA: 6.5 g/L