Selkirk Shiraz

VINTAGE 2003:

The name “Selkirk” is in recognition of our Grandfather’s heritage. This Scottish border town was the ancestral home of the Willson family.

The grapes for the Selkirk Shiraz are 100% Langhorne Creek and estate grown. Careful vineyard management and controlled yields ensure premium fruit for this distinctive Shiraz style. It is a fine example of a classic Langhorne Creek Shiraz.

It has a deep, vibrant colour and offers distinctive varietal characters, a lifted pepper aroma, rich berry fruit, and a hint of sweetness. A layered, well-balanced palate structure and a persistent finish enhance the rich flavours with touches of spice. It is a great example of the exceptional 2003 vintage.

WINEMAKER Rebecca Willson

VARIETY: 100% Shiraz

CELLARING: Although drinking well now, it will develop with cellaring for 4+ years.

SERVE: Matches well with Mediterranean foods, cheeses, red meat, poultry and risotto.

WINEMAKING: After fermentation in small batch open top fermenters, the wine spent 15 months in carefully selected fine grain, new (30%) to 4 year old American oak barriques to enhance its pallet structure and flavour complexities without masking the varietal fruit characters.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Alcohol – 15.0 %
pH – 3.45
Total Acidity – 7.1 g/L