Coates, South Australia
Great wines reflect their place of origin, and speak of the grape variety from which they are made. To achieve this goal Coates Wines has a no compromise approach to craft wines that blend the best in Australian and European winemaking styles, to bridge the gap between the fruit-driven Australian style and the savoury, complex wines of Old World Europe. The vineyards used to make the wines that bear the Coates label express purity of flavour that allow regional and varietal characters to be clearly articulated.
Shiraz Cuvée 2016
This new release of The Cuvee Shiraz 2016 has seen a change in winemaking to produce what we see as one of the best sparkling Shiraz wines made in Australia. An evolution of production, vineyards, oak and bottle fermentation.
Winemaking
Natural yeast fermentation in open fermenters for a period of four weeks. Maturation in 20% new French oak provides a hint of toast and savoury oak character whilst allowing the Shiraz varietal and regional characters to be expressed unhindered. Two rackings and regular topping are the only time the wine is disturbed post malo with eighteen months spent in oak. The base wine then undergoes secondary bottle fermentation (methode traditionelle). The wine was matured on yeast lees for 12 months prior to disgorgement. A splash of VP Touriga Nacional is added with the dosage to impart sweetness and add a little character. The minimalist approach used to make the Cuvee Consonance Shiraz precludes the use of the additives and fining agents such as enzymes, egg, fish or milk products (this wine is Vegan friendly).
Tasting Notes
Deep crimson red in colour with an enthusiastic mousse. Lifted aromas of subtle raspberry plum supported by black pepper and clove spice. Rich and velvety on the palate, flavours of forest fruits and dark earth with a lingering length of persistence. Drink now to 2035.
Technical Information
Alcohol – 13.0% by volume
Total Acidity – 6.3 g/L
Residual sugar – 21 g/L
Volatile Acidity – 0.74 g/L
pH – 3.60
Sulphur Dioxide – 85 mg/L Total; 26 mg/L Free
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