Tasting Notes
- PRODUCT Hexen Shiraz
- VINTAGE 2019
- APPELLATION Barossa Valley
- VARIETY 100% Shiraz
- HARVEST DATE 28th February 2019
- ALCOHOL 15.5%
- TA 6.6
- PH 3.59
VITICULTURE
From a special selected low yielding single vineyard, these own rooted Shiraz vines are grown in rich red clay, pink marble and ironstone on limestone base. Pruning techniques and trellis systems have been modified to spread the fruit zone evenly, providing greater balance to each vine.
VINIFICATION
Crushed and de-stemmed into open fermenters, with fermentation controlled at 25C. This developing wine is pumped over each day. Free run is removed from skins and the must is gently pressed via an airbag batch press. Only light pressings are used for this wine.
MATURATION
Partial barrel fermented in new French oak and matured for a further 30 months in new American oak and extended bottle age prior to release.
VINTAGE REPORT
The 2018/2019 growing season was relatively dry with below mean annual rainfall values. December and January faced hot and dry climatic conditions leading to lower yields yet ideal ripening time for varietal fruit flavour progress in late February and early March.
COMMENTS
Colour – Deep dark Saturn vvith magenta hue on rim of glass
Aroma – Rich aromas of ripe satsuma plum and fresh cherry, cradled amongst silky tannins from new French and American hogsheads.
Palate – Intensely balanced, displaying this iconic Barossa Shiraz, with abundant varietal dark red fruits, kitchen spices and long lasting, lingering flavour.
CELLARING
If cellared correctly, this wine has the potential to age gracefully and has a life expectancy that extends into the next decade and beyond.
Previous Awards
Gumpara Wines Hexen Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Featured in Winestate MARCH APRIL 2021
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