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2017 Procella Shiraz
$60.00
“..harmonious and juicy..”
This Hilltops Shiraz from Southern NSW strikes the perfect balance between warm climate richness and cool climate elegance. One of the many reasons Hilltops Shiraz is redefining perceptions of NSW Shiraz.
“..intense blackcurrant along with white pepper, spice and vanilla .” – Wine Matrix
- Vintage: 2017
- Variety: Shiraz
- Region: Hilltops
- Country: Australia
- Alcohol: 14%
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Case Size: 12
Awards
Vintage 2017
- 95 pts Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
- 93 pts Stephen Read, Wine Matrix
Vintage 2015
- 96 pts Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
- 94 pts Tony Keys, The Key Report
Technical & Tasting Notes
VITICULTURE
Hand selected fruit sourced from five clones planted to various aspects, elevations and soil types. Yields were small but flavours were both concentrated and captivating.
WINE MAKING
The fruit was cold soaked for 5 days before being inoculated in open fermenters. The wine was fermented gradually over 12 days then matured in French Puncheons and Hogsheads (25% new) for 12 months.
TASTING NOTES
A captivating nose of vivid red fruits and spice. From nose to palate there is a seamlessness to this wine. You will find succulent, juicy summer fruits on the palate, lifted by white pepper and fragrant spice. The palate is powerful yet refined with bright lifted fruits, rich concentrated berries and fine integrated tannins. The finish is long and in complete harmony.
Reviews
Vintage 2017
“Combining elegance and power, this splendid shiraz shows Black Doris plum, violet, dark cherry and subtle spice aromas on the nose, leading to a delightfully flowing palate that is supple and silky. The wine offers pristine fruit flavours and smooth mouthfeel, wrapped in fine tannins, making it enticing and most pleasing.”- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“Intense blackcurrant along with white pepper, spice and vanilla goes to make this complex and interesting aroma. The palate although medium bodied is a combination of soft tannins, spice up front, integrated oak and sweet fruit, balanced by clean acid. Complex and smooth with a lingering finish. Cellar 5+ years.” – Stephen Read, Wine Matrix
Vintage 2015
“An exceptional cool-climate rendition, the bouquet offers pristine fruit characters of black/blueberry, dark plum and raspberry coulis, wonderfully enhanced by mixed spice, violet and cedar notes. The palate exhibits fruit richness and silky texture, superbly framed by loads of fine tannins. The wine is beautifully detailed and styled with impeccable balance and harmony.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“Very slight coffee bean hint on the nose which is predominantly black plum, enters the mouth with power to the fore and strides across the palate in a determined way, robust but not coarse.” – Tony Key
