Wignalls 2009 Shiraz
Winemakers Notes
Our 2009 Shiraz is announced by intense white pepper and spice derived from the classic and dry summer. Complex fruitful aromas have also been intensified with subtle French oak handling with minimal charring. The palate has flavour’s of blackberry, cassis, raspberry and cinnamon with a fruit based sweetness created by what is called “rack and return” fermentation.
This medium bodied Shiraz is drinking well on release but will benefit with cellaring over the next six years due to the medium weight tannins.
Variety : 100% Shiraz
Fruit Source: 100% Albany Appellation
Total Acidity: 6.0
Picking Date: 29/03/09
Baume: 13.5
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.51
88 Points, The West Australian, November 2010