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2005 Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier

A spicy Shiraz from the vineyards of Central Victoria brightens with a boost of Viognier for aroma and balance, as often practiced in France’s most highly regarded appellation of the Northern Rhone Valley, Côte Rôtie. The grapes grown in this Austrialian vineyard were planted on 19th century French rootstocks, another nod to the French tradition & influence in this new world wine. This wine is a collaborative effort between two renowned wine families; Chapoutier from the Rhône Valley in France, and Terlato family of Napa Valley in California.
 
WINE NOTES
Color
Intense red
Aroma
Red berries, followed by hints of exotic fruit.    

Taste
Round structure with fine tannins displaying fruity characteristics.


FACT SHEET
Item: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier
 
Grape Variety/Varieties:
95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier
 
Alcohol Level:
14.5%
 
Acid Level:
5.6 g/l
 
pH Level:
3.80
 
Length/Type of Fermentation:
The grapes are destemmed and fermented in cement or stainless steel tanks. The maceration lasts 3 weeks in order to give the wine the good tannin structure required for good aging and stability. Part of the Viognier grapes were added during fermentation to fully integrate the flavor and tannins.
 
Fermentation Temperature:
Up to 28°C
 
Length/Type of Aging:
100% of the wine is aged in tanks with micro oxygenation. Bottled 10 to 12 months after the harvest.

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