Route Du Van Dolcetto Shiraz (12 per case)

Fruit sourced mainly from the King Valley high country and also the Alpine Valley. 

A mild season with dry February and march. Balanced crops with good colour and flavour.

TASTING NOTES

Blackberries and spice, savoury notes with a hint of cinnamon on the nose.
The palate is juicy and moreish, showing balanced red fruits, spices and a pleasantly refreshing finish.
A great wine for pizza & pasta.
Cellaring Potential: 6-8 years

COLOUR

Mid brick red

NOSE

Blackberries and spice, savoury notes with a hint of cinnamon on the nose

PALATE

The palate is juicy and moreish, showing balanced red fruits, spices and a pleasantly refreshing finish.

WINEMAKING

Grapes hand and machine harvested.
50% Dolcetto 50% Shiraz
Combination of pre fermentation cold maceration and warm fermentation for complexity. Some ageing in older French oak for 5 months. The rest of fruit kept in stainless steel. Aiming for a varietally driven balanced wine with freshness and good fruit flavour.

FOOD PAIRING

Variety: Dolcetto & Shiraz 
Region: Alpine Valley & King Valley , VIC
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle Size: 750mls
Case Size: 12