NEW RELEASE - The Monster 2022
100% Shiraz
750ml
Full-bodied and dark garnet-coloured, this Monster displays aromas of plum, cedarwood and vanilla. The palate is generous and mouth-coating, with buckets of cardamon spice, cherry-choc-mint, and hints of dried flowers. The tannins settle gracefully on the palate, providing a long dry finish. Drink now or cellar for 15+ years.
Awards
Not Judged as of March 2024
Tasting Notes
2022 Vintage Notes
2022 was an excellent vintage, taking place during a period of 2-3 years of relatively cooler and wetter weather. There was plenty of moisture in the ground during spring to support budburst and flowering. Summer was drier with moderate temperatures, which enabled the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.
In the Vineyard
All fruit was sourced from the Dowd’s Lane vineyard on the west-facing slopes of our estate. The vines are unirrigated and very low yielding, at less than 1 tonne to the acre. They are cane-pruned by hand and wrapped to a single wire trellis to encourage some bunch shading during the heat of summer.
The Wine Making
The fruit was harvested by hand and fermented in small open vessels with a combination of pump-over and hand plunging, then basket-pressed. The wine was aged for 18 months in 20% new French oak and lightly filtered prior to bottling.
Variety: 100% Shiraz
Vintage: 2022
Harvest Date: 10th to 22nd March 2022
Vineyard Location: Estate grown, Dowds Lane vineyard
Geology / Soil Profile: Deep, red rocky clay loam (derived from Cambrian Rock)
Viticulture Practices: Un-irrigated vineyards, zero tillage, grass sward between rows, cane pruned.
Yields: 1 tonne/acre
Alcohol: 15.4%
pH: 3.8
Production: 178 dozen (357 cases)
Bottle Packaging: 750 ml Eco burgundy bottle
Closure: Stelvin ROTP Screwcap
Cartons: 6 bottles in branded cartons 2 x 3 upright