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2010 GCV Premium Shiraz
The 2010 GCV Premium Shiraz shows all the usual blackberry, star anise and ferrous characters that we have come to expect from this site.
Rich and ripe on the palate, it displays plenty of texture and length driven by the robust natural tannins present
2010 GCV Premium Shiraz
Overview
Tasting Notes
Incredibly deep red, almost black in colour as is the norm with the red wines from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard. This wine shows all the usual blackberry, star anise and ferrous characters that we have come to expect from this site. Rich and ripe on the palate, it displays plenty of texture and length driven by the robust natural tannins present. It will take a minimum of a decade to reveal all the inner secrets that the wine undoubtedly has. Excellent cellaring potential.
Vintage Notes
Growing Season
The 2010 vintage was one of the earliest on record for the Clare Valley beginning in early February. While most of South Eastern Australia was affected by the continuance of a severe drought, rainfall in the Clare Valley was almost average. An early budburst followed by a warm spring and summer hastened the ripening of all varieties which meant timing of harvest was critical. The resultant wines have excellent up front flavour concentration and balanced acidity.
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were both machine and hand harvested, transported to the winery, crushed into 4t open fermenters, chilled and cold soaked for approx 4-5 days prior to the natural yeasts kicking in and beginning the ferment. Fermentation was completed within 12 days prior to the wine being pressed and run into new French 228L barrels for just on 18months.