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THE OLD RIVER RED
SHIRAZ CABERNET
Vintage 2021
5 stars, 93 points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
RRP $44 per bottle for three or six, $41.6 per bottle in a dozen
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Grown from vines planted and nutured by Scott & Bec on our estate, this classic blend is the darkest coloured wine we've ever made, with a delicious, luscious palate to match. Featuring dark fruits, herbs and chocolate, this is a wonderful marriage of old fashioned terroir with carefully considered vineyard and winemaking choices.
Earth & Vine
Truly nurtured by our family from start to finish, the Shiraz vines were planted by Scott, Bec and our family in our own little valley. A typical start to the season providing a good grounding for a hot November, followed by a mild, dry summer and autumn.
| Variety | 56% Shiraz, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon | Soil | Sandy Loam over Stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard | Fernfield Eden Valley | Undervine | Straw |
| Climate | Cool Climate | Canopy | Smart-Dyson |
| Grower | Scott & Bec Barr | Yield | 1.5 tonne per acre |
| Elevation | 390-400m | Harvest | 11th and 17th April |
| Aspect | NW/SW Rows Facing East | Method | Hand Picked |
In The Winery
The grapes were hand-picked six days apart and fermented on-skins for seven days before basket pressing. After ageing to soften and develop the characters, the wine was bottled onsite using minimal transfers and vacuum filling to retain fresh fruit character.aturation.
| Winemakers | Bec & Scott Barr | Baume | 14 | TA | 7.2 g/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferment | 7 days on skins, delestage on Cabernet | Yeast | RX60 & 9008 | pH | 3.6 |
| Oak Treatment | 3rd use French Oak | Temp | 24-30 C | Alc | 14.5% |
| Maturation | 30 months Hogsheads | Press | Basket | DO | 1.1ppm |
| Closure | Screwcap | RS | 0.7 g/L | CO2 | 0.3 g/L |
Out of the Bottle
The deepest coloured wine we've ever made, this intense but smooth blend features the best of Shiraz and Cabernet and will develop nicely over the coming years.
| Colour | Very Deep Ruby |
|---|---|
| Aroma | Complex mis of dark fruits & herbs |
| Taste | Luscious, mouthfilling palate, featuring dark fruits, chocolate & a hint of eucalypt |
| Pairing | Slow-roasted lamb or mushroom risotto |
| Cellaring | This wine is drinking nicely now, and the tannin structure will continue to develop past 2035 with careful cellaring |
Behind the Label
We love the majestic old river red gums nestled throughout our Eden Valley estate, and the great hollowed out gum depicted on the label is our favourite. This magnificent timeworn tree has witnessed hundreds of years of history and provided accommodation for both native fauna and long-distant families alike.
