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2008 III Associates Giant Squid Ink - 750ml - SOLD OUT
Gold Medal – London International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011
Silver Medal – London International Wine Challenge 2011
Silver Medal 4.5 Stars Winestate Magazine
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| Winemaker |
Brian Light |
| Vintage |
2008 |
| Variety |
100% Shiraz |
| Region |
McLaren Vale 100% |
| Bottled |
September 2009 |
| Maturation |
18 months in French and American Hogsheads |
| Alcohol |
14.5% |
The 2008 growing season produced intense fruit, which translated to a rich concentrated Shiraz wine. The wine has all the attributes of a classic McLaren Vale Shiraz and will reward those who wish to cellar it.
| Tasting Notes |
November 2010 |
| Colour |
Deep Red |
| Nose |
Complex nose of ripe berry fruits and spicy Shiraz with oak notes from maturation in French Oak. |
| Palate |
Very rich and full flavoured with the berry and spice flavours concentrated giving the feeling of length and persistence. The oak is well integrated and adds another layer of flavour to the firm tannin structure. |
| Potential |
A great McLaren Vale Shiraz harvested before any of the heat effects of the vintage. |
Why Giant Squid Ink?
Down in the depths of the earth all manner of things creep around in secluded darkness… taking hold with a long strangling grip. Like our old McLaren Vale vines, that produce the fruit for this wine, they have a deep stranglehold far into the earth below. When finally awakening this wine from seclusion in the deepest, darkest place in your cellar… Be very afraid! We promise wine of great complexity that will overwhelm your senses with its massive strength and grip. A monster wine… Giant Squid Ink. Wine that will leave its mark on you.
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Register Your Interest
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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
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