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2003 Shiraz
Our 2003 Shiraz was handpicked prior to being crushed at the winery and fermented on skins. During the seven day ferment the wine was pumped over three times a day to gain maximum skin contact. This shiraz was matured in 20% new American oak barriques, the remaining 80% in 2 year old American barriques.
Recognised as a benchmark cool climate shiraz Merricks Estate 2003 is round and supple with aromas and flavours of black fruits, liquorice and spice including intense white pepper and cedar characters.
Date harvested: 2nd May 2003
Total Acidity: 6.00 grams per litre
pH: 3.61
Alcohol by vol: 13.5%
Bottled: 20th October 2004
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distribution location contact
2003 ShirazOur 2003 Shiraz was handpicked prior to being crushed at the winery and fermented on skins. During the seven day ferment the wine was pumped over three times a day to gain maximum skin contact. This shiraz was matured in 20% new American oak barriques, the remaining 80% in 2 year old American barriques.
Recognised as a benchmark cool climate shiraz Merricks Estate 2003 is round and supple with aromas and flavours of black fruits, liquorice and spice including intense white pepper and cedar characters.
Date harvested: 2nd May 2003
Total Acidity: 6.00 grams per litre
pH: 3.61
Alcohol by vol: 13.5%
Bottled: 20th October 2004
Download an order form
Phone 03 5989 8416 (vineyard) or 03 9682 2772