INSIGNIS BAROSSA VALLEY
Insignis, Latin for "gem”, perfectly encapsulates the essence of the wines produced under award-winning winemaker Matt O'Leary. The source for these wines is the Green’s Vineyard located in the heart of the iconic Barossa Valley. Sitting east of Tanunda, at the foot of the Barossa ranges, the eclectic mix of soils provides the personality for these wines. Planted to Shiraz and Grenache, the Green’s Vineyard pays homage to the traditions of the Barossa Valley albeit in a modern way.
Insignis Green’s Vineyard Barossa Valley Reserve Shiraz 2014
Our Reserve Shiraz is the ultimate expression of the quality of the Shiraz grapes grown on our Green’s Vineyard. This wine is a barrel selection, blended to show the power and purity of Barossa Shiraz but also to highlight the elegance that can be achieved.
This grapes for the Reserve Shiraz come from the oldest plantings which date back to 1970. These gnarly, dry-grown vines produce mainly smaller berries with concentrated flavours and tannins. But where these vines are in more fertile soil the berries get a little larger. It is these berries that add the flesh to the wine which balances the tannins and bring the elegance to the final blend.
The wine has been matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak barrels for about 18 months. Maturation in French oak helps the wine to soften and further concentrate the flavours. It also adds layers of aromas helping to integrate the dark berry characters with the mocha and toasted spices offered by the oak.
This wine is power in a velvet glove.
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.1g/L
Residual Sugar 0.7g/L
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