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2006 III Associates Squid Ink Shiraz - 750ml

          
Winemaker Brian Light
Vintage 2006
Variety 100% Shiraz
Region McLaren Vale 100%
Bottled July 2007
Maturation 18 months in French Oak and American Oak Hogsheads
Alcohol 14.5%

The drier 2005 growing season produced intense fruit, which translated to a rich concentrated Shiraz wine. The nose is complex with ripe berry and hints of chocolate and vanilla. The palate is rich, full bodied with intense flavours and a lingering after palate. The tannins are firm concentrated but clean. The most intense wine we have bottled. The wine has all the attributes of a classic McLaren Vale Shiraz and will reward those who wish to cellar it.

Tasting Notes July 2006
Colour Deep red still with purple tinges
Nose Complex nose with ripe berry and hints of chocolate and vanilla
Palate Rich, full bodied with intense flavours and a lingering afterpalate. Firm concentrated tannins
Potential This wine will richly reward those who wish to cellar it


 
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McLaren Vale Premium Wines
130 Main Road
(PO Box 692)
McLaren Vale, SA, 5171
Tel: (08) 8323 7940
Fax: (08) 8323 7422
Freecall: 1800 501 513
  Email: winery@associates.com.au