Eliza - 2005 Reserve Shiraz
Vineyards: We select fruit for our "Eliza" Reserve Shiraz from an individual patch of vineyard on our McLaren Flat property. The soil is deep sandy loam of moderate fertility producing yields of high quality fruit. Limited irrigation ensures the grapes reach full maturity in prime condition.
Colour: Intense deep red colour, with hints of violet and purple
Nose: Rich sweet plum, liquorice, chocolate and pepper
Palate: Multi layered palate that is complex with spicy black pepper, dark chocolate and smokey overtones from barrel fermentation. The mouth feel is full and rounded with great length. 14.5% Alcohol leaves a warm mouthfeel.
McLaren Vale is famous for its Shiraz, due to its generous warm climate and cooling maritime afternoon sea breezes. We named the vineyard after Eliza Harris, an early pioneer of the district and one of the first title holders of the property. The Eliza vineyard is individually harvested and matured. Previous vintages are 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004.
