J & J Wines Rivers Lane 2011 Shiraz

The Fruit:
Sourced from the organically grown J&J family site this
single vineyard shiraz comprises of the fruit at the northern
end of the property making up the “Buffer Zone” .
Organically grown and produced this wine is not labeled
so due to the close proximity of the neighbouring, non
organic vineyard.

A mild summer and above average rainfalls made for
challenging growing conditions, though this resulting
wine is still offers in abundance all the flavours and
characters you should expect from a quality Shiraz. Open
fermentation and careful aging in French and American
oak give the wine balance and complexity

Vintage: 2011.

Varietal info: 100% Shiraz.

Region: 100% Single Vineyard McLaren Vale.

Winemaker: Scott Rawlinson.

Colour: Deep Velvet purple.

Aromatics: Excellent nose dominated by currents, wild
berries and well integrated oak.

Palate: A brilliant balance between oak and intense
flavours of red currents, wild berries and ripe plums open
up to reveal an interestingly spicy finish.

Food: Quality hard cheeses.

Cellaring: Enjoy now or over the next 10 years.
Ph 3.48 TA 6.2 VA0.52 SO2Free32 Total69
Alcohol14%