Kanu Shiraz, 750 ml

Winemaking: The grapes were harvested by hand from the Shiraz single vineyard. Southernly facing, it benefits from the cool sea breezes. The grapes were crushed and a bleeding (saignée) of some 35% was taken from the pulp. This increased the skin pulp ratio to enable better extracts and ultimately more structure and concentration. Specific yeasts were used to begin fermentation. Regular pump-overs, to ensure good colour and tannin extracts took place before being pressed after 6–7 days. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation in tank before maturation in French oak barrels for 16 months. After maturation the wine was racked, lightly fined and filtered and finally bottled. Tasting notes: Concentrated, brooding with cherry black rim. Multi-layered nose: dark chocolate, Morello cherries, stewed rhubarb, milled pepper and rich mocha tones, all accentuated by a fine grained vanilla toastiness. A perceptive sweetness follows onto the palate, highlighted by black fruit and touches of allspice. A sleek, muscled wine, well balanced acidity, layered richness and a long finish.