Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. Evangeline: Eden Valley Syrah 2016 (RRP $35 WM $27.90)

Simon Tolley Syrah 2016 (RRP $30 WM $26.90)

$26.90

HARVEST

Grapes were selected from low yielding vines growing on the higher
slopes of our estate on 20th March, 2016.

WINEMAKING

Approximately 20% handpicked and harvested at 14.2 Baume. Open rollers used at crushing to maximize percentage of whole berries. Approximately 50% fermented in a Potter fermenter and 50% in an open fermenter. The fruit was 5 day’s cold soaked at 2-5°C to increase colour vibrancy and maintain fruit freshness. The juice was allowed to warm up on its own with natural yeasts starting fermentation, additional yeast added at 6 Baume. Extended skin contact post fermentation (50% 2 weeks in potter & 50% 4 weeks in open fermenter) for additional tannin extraction, integration & palate softening. Transferred to oak for malolactic fermentation – 20% new French oak and balance into 2-3 year old French hogsheads. Bottled September 2016.

CHARACTER

Mixed red & black berry aromas with strong varietal character. A mouth filling, well balanced medium to full bodied palate, well-structured with soft, silky tannins.

RELEASE DATE July 2019

ALCOHOL 13.8% alc/vol

SCREW CAP Ensures freshness and longevity.

Join Simon and his family in realising their dream and date with destiny!
Simon Tolley; Viticulturist

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Catlin Black Syrah 2015 (RRP $40 WM $36.90)

$36.90

The 2015 Syrah is a special wine delivered from the Adelaide Hills’ Longview vineyard – in a region with a strong reputation for producing great Shiraz.

Whole berries and some whole bunches (up to 40%) were put into a fermenter and left to sit. A slow, even fermentation – on skins for a month, then pressed off to French oak, with a portion treated to larger new oak.

The wine shows plums and layers of fruit and spice that gradually open up. Tannins from the whole bunches extend the palate, with a mouthfeel and flavour that continue long after the last sip.

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Catlin Red Shiraz 2015 (RRP $30 WM $27.90)

$27.90

The 2015 Red label Catlin Shiraz is from a single vineyard in Macclesfield. It was picked in several parcels and fermented in several small fermenters. It was mostly crushed and destemmed with some whole bunches being added. This wine was wild fermented and spent some time on skins post ferment. It was then matured in French oak for approx 11 months. It displays great flavours of plums and raspberries. It has firm tannins with out being big and finishes with a lovely acid line. This wine is eminently drinkable now, but will continue to improve for the next five years and beyond. It displays a spectrum of tightly coiled fruit from blueberries and plums with underlying subtle spice.

Vintage                         2015
Grape variety               100 % Shiraz
Region                          Adelaide Hills, Macclesfield , Australia
Winemaker                   Darryl Catlin
Closure                         Stelvin
Alcohol (ABV)               14.0%
Acidity                           6.04  g/l
Residual Sugar             0.34  g/l
Wine pH                        3.64
Oak                               Approx 30% new French oak.

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Catlin The Harvester Shiraz 2016 (RRP $20 WM $18.90)

$18.90

The Harvester is named after Harvey the winery and vineyard dog. He comes up to the winery most days and has a life that would be the envy of most dogs.

The 2016 Harvester Shiraz comes from the Bimbadeen Vineyard in Clare. It is a rich style that oozes juicy fruit and firm tannins. The Shiraz was wild fermented with natural yeast, left on skins post ferment and then gently pressed to French oak to mature for approx 10 months. It shows some spice and dark fruits that continue through the wine.

Vintage                            2016
Grape varieties                100 % Shiraz
Region                             Clare Valley, Australia
Winemaker                      Darryl Catlin
Closure                            Stelvin
Alcohol (ABV)                  14.0%
Acidity                             6.3  g/l
Residual Sugar                0.5  g/l
Wine pH                           3.57
Oak                                  Approx 20% new French oak balance old FO

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