Shiraz
At SilverStone our Winemaker has chosen to use oak barrels just enough to enhance the flavors of his Shiraz without allowing the oak to dominate the varietal character. This requires careful attention to fermentation and to aging. Each wine is tasted repeatedly to determine how much of the oak has influenced the flavor. Only an experienced winemaker, tasting from barrel, can predict what the wine will be like when all of the flavors have been harmonized after the wine has been bottled and held for additional maturing in the bottle.
SilverStone varietal wines respect the special character in varietal wines which is derived from being held in oak barrels. "It's the Oak" is a promise to strike the right balance between varietal intensity - the true flavor of the grape when harvested - and the vanilla/spice flavors which derive from contact with oak. Wine in barrels is constantly changing as it matures, and the winemaker must observe each barrel individually, because each barrel is subtly different from it's neighbors in the cellars. (Just as no two trees are exactly alike, no two barrels made from oak staves are the same; each will mature the wine it contains differently from another barrel.) As always the objective of oak aging at SilverStone is to enhance varietal flavor and not to mask it; we seek to add complexity, but not to taste of oak.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby color with purple highlights. Cherry and red and black berry aromas predominate in the nase. On the palate, the fruity notes are accented by sweet oak notes. Smooth tannins provide a full-mouth feel and a satisfying medium finish.
Pairing Suggestions
This wine pairs well with red meats, and wild game particularly duck, lamb and wild boar. Its also well suited to pasta dishes, especially with tomato sauce.
| ALCOHOL: |
13.1% |
| TOTAL ACIDITY: |
.67gms/100ml |
| pH: |
3.5 |
| RESIDUAL SUGAR: |
.20 |
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