PREMIUM AUSTRALIAN WINES

BERESFORD WINES

ECHO POINT

Shiraz

 

Growing Region : McLaren Vale,

Barossa Valley

Grape Variety : Shiraz

Alcohol : 13.1%

Sugar : 1.8 gm/l

Acidity : 5.8 gm/l

 

WINEMAKER COMMENTS

 

Fully ripened Shiraz grapes were chosen from arguably the best areas in Australia for this variety – McLaren Vales and Barossa Valley. Long, slow fermentation in old, open fermenters allowed complete extraction of the rich blackcurrant flavours, without over extraction of harsh tannins. Soft pressings were then added back to the free run to ensure a full rich palate feel. The wine was then matured in American oak barriques for about 15 months to add another dimension.

 

This richly flavoured wine is ideal with game meats, beef or casseroles, as well as matured cheeses.

 

TASTING NOTES

 

Colour : Deep magenta with purple-black hues.
Nose : Intense ripe blackcurrants.
Palate

: Full bodied and lingering complexity of fruit and oak flavours. A soft and supple yet fully rounded flavoursome wine.

 

AWARD

 

1999 vintage : Silver Medal, Singapore International Wine Challenge 2000.