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2014 HBA Shiraz
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McLaren Vale, SA & Hunter Valley, NSW
At 11 years of age on release, the colour is medium to full density with impressive dark cherry red and brickish hues starting to show. A lifted nose with secondary characters of iodine, sweet earth, plus dark chocolate on the nose. The palate is medium to full bodied with warm spice notes and a long core of fruit supported by fine, ripe tannins. The oak and fruit integration are seamless giving an incredibly long finish. Cellared onsite in our climate-controlled barrel shed, the result is a perfect example of an aged Australian Shiraz and one of the finest HBA’s that we have released.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Shiraz
Acid
6.64 g/L
pH
3.44
Residual Sugar
nil
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Vinification
For the Graveyard component, a three-day cold soak and five day
ferment in open-top fermenters, and malolactic fermentation in French oak. For the Wade Block 2 component, fermentation takes place in the same fermenters albeit six weeks later, over a six-day period. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel. Matured in one new and one two-year-old French oak barrel.
Winemaker Comments
The genesis for the blend lies with all the great regional blends made in Australia in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Master winemakers like O’Shea, Preece and Haselgrove knew that different regions offered different characters. Many have been fortunate enough 50 or 60 years later to taste these blends and are staggered by their sublime character. The Hardy’s Private Bin Burgundy was the best Vat of the St Thomas Burgundy range, aged and then released later. This was usually a blend of Hunter Valley Shiraz and McLaren Vale Shiraz.
These wines provided the inspiration for the HBA and when both the Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale have outstanding vintages, the combination of the two must be rewarding!
Food Pairing
Pairs best with lamb or lighter meat dishes.
Drink
Will continue to age but is, importantly, ready to drink now.