Chateau Pato OPV Shiraz 2018

"This wine is made from 100 % Shiraz from Fruit for the Old Pokolbin Vineyard Shiraz is from the Maluna Vineyard, planted in 1968 by the Maxwell family. At an elevation of 250 metres, it faces north-∏east on dark brown clay loam soils mixed with limestone and sea fossils. Low yielding, at around 1.5 tonnes per acre, this vineyard makes a Shiraz that is generous, complex and elegant. After fermentation & pressing, the wine matures in 300 & 500 litre French oak barrels for 16 months, mostly older with 35 % new to provide a pronounced but subtle back bone. There is fantastic colour with a rich, bright density. The nose has a pronounced fragrance of red fruits, ripe strawberry/raspberry, with a hint of spice to round it out. All of these aroma profiles follow through with a fruit burst on the palate. It is elegant and generous, with supple tannins to support the fruit and spice, with a fleshy finish."
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