Celestial Bay - 2007 Celestial Bay Shiraz

2007 SHIRAZ

Generously flavoured, with a warm, supple palate
of spice, plums and licorice –
a big, brooding style that will develop
increased elegance and complexity with bottle age

2009 Singapore Tower Club Amex Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2009 Australian Small Winemakers Awards - Silver Medal

2009 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards - Bronze Medal
Winestate Magazine May/June 2009 - 4 star rating

Region:

Margaret River

Composition:

100% Shiraz

Vintage Conditions:

The 2007 vintage was one of the earliest on record, with low yields
and an abundance of sunshine
As a result, fruit ripened quickly and evenly, with good varietal definition

Colour:

Deep purple with purple/violet hues

Winemaking:

Produced in traditional open pot fermenters and
matured in French and American oak barriques
for 20 months

Nose:

Spice, plums and licorice with hints of vanilla

Palate:

Plum, licorice and spice flavours, mouth-filling, dusty tannins
and a pleasantly persistent finish

Wine Analysis:

Alc/Vol – 15.5% pH – 3.48 TA – 6.75 g/lt

Peak Drinking:

Now - 2015

2010 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
5 Star Winery Rating