Train Trak Shiraz 2004

Dense red with purple tint, the wine shows lifted raspberry and mulberry characters with subtle vanilla oak nuances. The palate displays intense fruit with spice and liquorice, finishing with soft rounded tannins..
&Silver Medal International Cool Climate Show &Silver Medal Yarra Valley Wine Show 2006
&Silver Medal Winner Federation Square Wine Show 2006
93/100 Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007
«««« James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2007
WINE PROFILE
Harvested: April 2004
Bottled: May 2005
Released: May 2006
Alcohol: 14%
2004 vintage:
The 2004 vintage started with a wet spring resulting in good soil moisture. The summer was a hot dry summer before late rain set in. It was an unusual and early season with picking times dictated by pending rain.
Viticulture:
Attention to vine site location, based on variety preference, canopy management, low cropping levels and hand picking have resulted in our premium Train Trak wines, displaying intense varietal flavour and elegance.
Maturation and Vinification:
Following destemming and crushing the wine was fermented to 32 degrees. A short post fermentation maceration was used to enhance flavour and texture. The wine was pressed off, settled and racked to French oak, 30% new, for maturation.
Country and region of origin:
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
Grape varieties:
100% Shiraz fully estate grown and hand picked.
Food pairing:
Roast beef in herbs and garlic, barbecued rump steak, rack of lamb.

RRP:	26.00
Your Price:	24.50	($AU inc. GST)
Min. order quantity:	12