2009
Vintage
Vintage started two weeks earlier than previous years due mainly to thedrought and warm weather. Yields were significantly lower but the quality of the fruit was exceptional. Diversity of regions will stamp the 2009 vintage apart from preceding years.
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested at optimum maturity and ferrmented at 24 degrees centigrade for 6 days, with pumping over 4 times daily to give excellent colour and extraction. Following the completion of MLF, maturation with medium toast American oak was carried out for 12 months prior to blending and bottling.
Colour
Dark cherry red in colour with purple hues.
Bouquet
IVanilla bean with ripe blackberry and cassis aromas.
Palate
The blackberry fruit follows through on the palate to give a lingering finish.
Suggested Food
Best enjoyed with moroccan spiced lamb shanks, or simply by itself.
Cellaring
Ready to drink now. The Card Collection 2006 shiraz will reward with careful cellaring for
a further 5 years.
Awards
Rating 91: 2011 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
