1997 Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz Winery: Leasingham Vintage: 1997 Region: Clare Valley Bottle Size: 750ml Variety: Shiraz Price: $60.00 (out of stock)

TASTING NOTE:

Deep ruby red with purple hues showing brilliant clarity.

Rich black berry, chocolate and spice on the nose integrated with earthy complexity.

Concentrated rich berry fruit flavours complexed by plum and cinnamon spice characters. Fine lingering tannins complex this stylish wine. Good textured palate and integrated vanillin with good persistence of flavours.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Established in 1893 Leasingham Wines has been an integral part of the Clare Valley for over 100 years. Today, Leasingham’s 300 hectares of vineyards located to the north and south of Clare provide the premium fruit, which along with the winemaking commitment and expertise, enable Leasingham to produce outstanding, award winning regional wines.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?:

Vintaged from the renowned dryland Schobers vineyard in South Australia’s Clare Valley. A long dry ripening season led to low vintage of intense berry flavours. Following fermentation in American oak, this wine was matured for 18 months prior to release.

Show Results

2x Trophies Canberra 99

“Harvest - Best Dry Red Table Wine in CC “

“John Ryan Trophy for Best Dry Red Table Wine”

Gold Medal Griffith 99 Class 35

Silver Medal Clare Valley 99 Class 14

Silver Medal Perth 99 Class 20

Silver Medal Rutherglen 98 Class 24

Silver Medal Griffith 98 Class 22

Silver Medal Melbourne 98 Class 20

Bronze Medal Hobart 99 Class 43

Bronze Medal Adelaide 99 Class 44

Bronze Medal Rutherglen 99 Class 46

Bronze Medal Griffith 98 Class 34

Bronze Medal Melbourne 99 Class 42

Vintage:

1997

Growing Areas:

Clare Valley, South Australia

Grape Varieties:

Shiraz

Alcohol:

14.0% by volume

Total Acidity:

6.7 grams/litre

pH:

3.32

Winemaker:

Kerri Thompson

Description:

A complex, concentrated, classic Shiraz.

FOOD SUGGESTION

Beef Casserole Matured Cheese