2007 Back Block Shiraz Harvested from the "back block" on Jane Brook`s home vineyard in the heart of the Swan Valley, this Shiraz is full of rich fruit flavours. The vines on the back block are around 70 years old. |  |
Variety
Shiraz |
Awards / Medals
Top 5 Finalist in Winestate Magazine`s Wine of the Year
5 Star rating "Best of WA" Winestate Magazine
May/June 2010
92 point rating Ray Jordan`s 2010 Wine Guide
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Alcohol
15.4% |
Harvest Date
March 2007 |
Bottling Date
November 2008 |
Release Date
November 2009 |
Palate
Rich & powerful with dusty tannins, the Shiraz has a smooth, lingering finish and aftertaste. |
Bouquet
The 2007 Back Block Shiraz is a full bodied wine showing lifted cedar, dark plum, vanilla & hints of licorice. |
Colour
Deep purple |
Source
Swan Valley |
Oak Treatment
12 months American oak hogsheads |
Vintage Characteristics
The vintage of 2007 in the Swan Valley saw abundant rain and cooler weather. This resulted in excellent growth and as such exceptional crops. The summer was extremely mild with some hotter days later in the season which ensures full ripening of the fruit to occur. |
Cellaring Potential
7-9 years. |
Serving Suggestions
This exceptional wine should be enjoyed with rare roasted venison, succulent beef cheeks or a marinated lamb dish. |
Vinification
The Shiraz was harvested at 15% baume then crushed and fermented. Fermentation was carried out in both traditional open fermenters and stainless steel tanks. The wine was then transferred to American oak hogsheads where it was further aged for 12 months. |
Senior Winemaker
Mark Baird |
Document
 wm-bbsh-5-2007.pdf (120.37 kb) |
