Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz 2016 14,5% Vol. 0,75l

The Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz 2016 is a quality Australian red wine full of character that combines provenance, craftsmanship and elegance in a special way. Produced by the Tournon project in the Australian Pyrenees, this Shiraz comes from the eponymous Shay's Flat Vineyard, which is located on an east-facing ridge in the southern foothills of the Western Pyrenees Ranges. The site acts like a natural amphitheatre and is located at around 350 meters above sea level, which favours freshness, structure and aromatic precision.

The organically cultivated vineyards comprise around ten hectares of Shiraz, spread over two plots. The soils consist of deep red layers of earth, characterized by slate, quartz and loamy components, which lend the wine tension, minerality and depth. The grapes are harvested at night to ensure optimum ripeness and avoid over-ripening. After destemming, fermentation takes place in concrete and stainless steel tanks, followed by a long maceration period of three to five weeks, which extracts fine, elegant tannins. The wine is matured for twelve months in French oak barrels, supplemented by a small amount in concrete to preserve freshness and fruit clarity. With 14.5% alcohol by volume, this Shiraz is remarkably balanced, precise and terroir-driven.