EAGLEHAWK SHIRAZ MERLOT CABERNET

Vintage 2017

A DELICIOUS BLEND OF THREE VARIETIES, WITH AN EXOTIC NOSE OF DARK RED BERRIES, RIPE PLUMS AND HINTS OF SUBTLE, SPICED OAK. THE PALATE IS MEDIUM-BODIED WITH JUICY FRUIT FLAVOURS OF RASPBERRY AND PLUM FOLLOWING THROUGH TO A SOFT TANNIN FINISH.

Wolf Blass Wines, established in 1966, has grown from a humble tin shed to become one of the world’s most successful and awarded wineries. Today, Wolf Blass wines are exported to more than 50 countries and are recognised internationally as icons of modern winemaking. The essence of Wolf Blass wines is exemplified through the passion of its custodians, past and present as they continue to create wines of quality, character and consistency. When Wolf Blass first bought the site for his winery he was delighted to discover that its name ‘Bilyara’ was the Australian aboriginal word for Eaglehawk. The image of this proud bird has become synonymous with the winery and its global success. Wolf Blass quality and flavour are evident throughout the Eaglehawk range of fresh and approachable wines for everyday drinking. 

WINE SPECIFICATIONS

VINEYARD REGION : South Eastern Australia

VINTAGE CONDITIONS : A wet winter was followed by a windy, cooler and wetter than average spring. Along with cool nights in early summer, this markedly slowed ripening and delayed harvest by about 4 weeks. Hot weather in mid-February and early March progressed ripening, after which nights were cool through to end of harvest. Overall wine quality was good, with bright fruit freshness.

GRAPE VARIETY : Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

MATURATION : Matured for four months with American and French oak.

WINE ANALYSIS : Alc/Vol: 13.5% Acidity: 6.4 g/L pH: 3.53 Residual sugar: 6.2 g/L

PEAK DRINKING : Best enjoyed while young and fresh.

FOOD MATCH : Great with Chinese five spice pork with Asian greens, or Turkish lamb pizza.