2006
Vintage
2006 vinatge was an excellent year with a very cool ripening period resulting in superb
varietal flavours.
Winemaking
The grapes where fermented between 22 and 26 degrees C and then held on skins post
ferment for one week post fermentation. Following the completion of Malo-lactic
fermentation, the cuvee was prepared with 8% estate petit verdot to give aroma lift and
filling of the middle palette. The wine was aged for 8 months with convection toasted
American and French oak to complement the overall depthy fruit aroma and taste
composition. The wine was lightly filtered, though un-fined.
Colour
Vibrant red in colour with youthfull purple hues.
Bouquet
Appealing aromas of five spive with complex blackcurrents and cinnamon herbs.
Palate
Black cherry flavours with vanilla oak nuances.
Suggested Food
Enjoy with beef sirloin with herb gravy.
Cellaring
Ready to drink now. The Card Collection 2006 shiraz will reward with careful cellaring for
a further 5 years.
