BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2006
THE VINEYARDS

Mature old vine Barossa Shiraz vineyards located in the sub regions of Rowland Flat, Gomersal, Nuriootpa and Stonewell were selected as the grape source for this wine with complexity, strong regional character and depth of flavour being the key criteria. Soils in these vineyards are predominantly red brown loam, with patches in some vineyards showing shallow sand over clay.  Harvest date was determined when the balance of flavour, acid and colour was at its optimum.

COLOUR
Deep crimson red.
BOUQUET
Intense and powerful with an underlying elegance. Displaying ripe, plum, spice and dark berry fruit with intriguing notes of liquorice, dark chocolate, vanilla and mocha oak.
PALATE
A full-bodied wine with rich creamy textural sweet ripe fruits. Tight clove like oak notes are complemented by fine, persistent tannins and excellent natural acidity. A structured palate with a long, flavoursome and supple finish.
ASSESSMENT
A wine of unmistakable regional Barossa character. A simple philosophy of maturing rich and pristine shiraz parcels from exceptional vineyards in the highest quality oak. The result has produced a wine of complexity, structure, balance and finesse that will reward the patient for a period of at least 10 years if carefully cellared.
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BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2006
ACCOLADES AND REVIEWS

ACCOLADES
Trophy & Top Gold 2009 Cains Show Wine Awards
Trophy for Champion Red in Show
Gold Medal 2009 Barossa Wine Show
Gold Medal 2008 National Wine Show of Australia Class 47
REVIEWS
$22: Richmond Grove's base is the old Leonay winery. a piece of Barossa history. These wines are reliable and well-priced. This shiraz has syrupy blackberry aromas trimmed in sweet bakery smells, vanilla and mocha. It has plenty of ripe flavour, smooth texture and balanced soft tannins. A crowd-pleaser. Cellaring? drink over four years Food idea: braised beef
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The Age 22/7/09
A bit of an old-fashioned Barossa Shiraz here with stacks of earthy dark plum fruit and lashings of vanillin oak. At the same time, it retains a silky-smooth elegance that’s sustained to a long finish. Great-value cellaring wine.
Ray Jordan - West Australian
25th June 2009

Week Price $19.99
RRP $22.99