[SOLD-OUT] Saltram The Journal Shiraz 2005 (150th)

"I have a feeling that this wine replaces Saltram's 8th Maker shiraz ... which goes out the window, now that Nigel Dolan (the 8th Maker himself) no longer works at Saltram.

It's a wine of far more finesse than you might expect. It tastes of plums and coffee beans, tar and blackberry jubes. There's toasty, malty, spicy oak here, but the power of fruit has consumed the vast bulk of it. You can't fault either the wine-growing or wine-making here. It has power, weight of flavour, balance and length."
The Wine Front, Dec 2009

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Saltram 150th Anniversary Commemorative Release!
Planting his first wines in the Barossa in 1859, William Salter meticulously kept a journal to record all of his vineyard and winemaking activities - including techniques that are still used to make Saltram wines today. The release of "The Journal" is a tribute to Salter's attention to detail and his quest to make the best Shiraz under the Saltram name. A blend of Barossa Valley and Eden Valley Shiraz which was matured for twenty months in new and seasoned French oak barrels.
Vineyard Region Barossa Valley (70%), Eden Valley (30%). Vintage Conditions 2005 saw a solid budburst and fruit set, followed by favourable growing conditions. Harvest was early by about two weeks but temperate conditions allowed for steady, continuous ripening. Warm, dry conditions prevailed during the harvest period culminating in Barossa Shiraz vineyards laden with grapes of exceptional flavour and structure. Technical Analysis Harvest Date: March-April 2005 Alcohol: 14.5% Peak Drinking: To 2020 and beyond if correctly cellared. Maturation The Journal was matured for 20 months in 100% French oak barrels - 75% new and the remainder in seasoned oak barrels. Colour Deep red in colour. Nose Aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and spice. Deep, alluring and continually evolving in the glass. Palate The luscious palate is layered with concentrated berry flavours and hints of spice; textural tannins combined with the subtle oak give extraordinary length and depth. A beguiling wine with layers, facets and everchanging complexities.
Saltram Vineyards

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Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Barossa Valley

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz

Size:

750mL