2014 Cliff Edge Shiraz
2014 Cliff Edge Shiraz Winemaking note Cliff The Cliff Edge Shiraz is 100% estate grown, showcasing the Shiraz vine’s affinity for the granite slopes of Mount Langi Ghiran.
The 2014 vintage provided good conditions for grape growing, with a dry and reasonably warm season. Due to a cold snap in spring the crops were low yielding resulting in high quality fruit with intense flavours and complexity.
Small batches and an array of winemaking techniques, including a portion of whole bunch fermentation, accentuate the subtle nuances of florals and spice found throughout the vineyard, creating a wine with individuality.
Technical analysis Fermentation method Open fermenters, plunged, portion of whole bunch fermentation which included some Pigeage (treaded by foot) Barrel origin French oak Age 25% -30% new Time in barrel 15 Months Alcohol 13.8% ww.langi.com.au
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2014 Cliff Edge Shiraz Tasting note Colour Deep garnet with purple hues. Aromas Boysenberry, blackberry and cherry fruits, laced with cocoa, clove and pepper spice Palate Intense red and black cherry fruits dominate the palate, heightened by the growing presence of blue florals and pepper spice. Chewy tannins, subtle oak and fine acidity achieve amazing length and balance. Cellar now until 2024 .
“...growing presence of blue florals and pepper spice.”
Vineyard details Vineyards Langi & Hollows Harvest March / April 2014
Vine age ave. 25 years Soil Granitic sand Method Hand and machine Region Grampians
ww.langi.com.au
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The 2014 vintage provided good conditions for grape growing, with a dry and reasonably warm season. Due to a cold snap in spring the crops were low yielding resulting in high quality fruit with intense flavours and complexity.
Small batches and an array of winemaking techniques, including a portion of whole bunch fermentation, accentuate the subtle nuances of florals and spice found throughout the vineyard, creating a wine with individuality.
Technical analysis Fermentation method Open fermenters, plunged, portion of whole bunch fermentation which included some Pigeage (treaded by foot) Barrel origin French oak Age 25% -30% new Time in barrel 15 Months Alcohol 13.8% ww.langi.com.au
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2014 Cliff Edge Shiraz Tasting note Colour Deep garnet with purple hues. Aromas Boysenberry, blackberry and cherry fruits, laced with cocoa, clove and pepper spice Palate Intense red and black cherry fruits dominate the palate, heightened by the growing presence of blue florals and pepper spice. Chewy tannins, subtle oak and fine acidity achieve amazing length and balance. Cellar now until 2024 .
“...growing presence of blue florals and pepper spice.”
Vineyard details Vineyards Langi & Hollows Harvest March / April 2014
Vine age ave. 25 years Soil Granitic sand Method Hand and machine Region Grampians
ww.langi.com.au
[email protected]
