Battle of Bosworth 2008 Shiraz Viognier
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| Varieties |
Shiraz, Viognier |
| Classification |
O V |
| Region |
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu |
| Winery |
Battle of Bosworth
Located in Willunga, to the south of the McLaren Vale township, Edgehill Vineyard was established in the early 1970’s by Peter and Anthea Bosworth. Willunga itself was settled in approximately 1837, and the Bosworths have been growing grapes in the
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| Tasting Notes |
Colour: deep dark red with bright purple edges. On the nose: spice and black pepper, dark red fruits and a whiff of violets. The palate: as befits the wine’s McLaren Vale provenance, is full and even, balanced between rich red fruit and chocolate with a liquorish finish. More than the sum of its parts, the 2006 Shiraz Viognier is a balanced wine with a wonderful perfume, richness, length and persistence. |
| Awards, Reviews etc. |
Silver Medal : 2009 Australia / New Zealand Organic Wine Show |
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| Winemaking Notes |
Winemaking: Traditionally made in open fermenters, finishing fermentation in a mixture of old and new French and American oak.
Vintage 2008: Average winter rains were followed by a very cool and dry late January/ February, resulting in very healthy vines with big canopies and intensely varietal fruit which held their acidity extraordinarily well.
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