The Blonde 2009
Shiraz
Tasting Notes
2009 HEAD ‘The Blonde’ Shiraz Viognier, Single Vineyard, Stonewell (363 cases) I used two separate fermentation styles to compliment the fruit and vintage, bringing them together after a year in barrel for another 3 months of aging before bottling. The final blend contains 2.5% co-fermented viognier which traditionally is quite visible during this first year in bottle. Small amounts of carefully selected New French oak have created the more drinkable, forward reputation ‘The Blonde’ has earned. Floral, fruit driven nose of plums, mullberry, strawberry and lavender with mild cedary and maple notes. The entrance is round, soft and full of sweet glycerols, red jelly crystals, blue fruits typical of Stonewell and more dark plums. The fruit sweetness seems to encase the tannins and lull you towards early consumption. Drink 2010-2025.
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