1997 Tatachilla Foundation Shiraz Winery: Tatachilla Vintage: 1997 Region: McLaren Vale Bottle Size: 750ml Variety: Shiraz Price: $60.00 (out of stock)

As the flagship of Tatachilla, Foundation Shiraz represents a commitment to excellence in both viticulture and winemaking. Fruit was individually selected from low yielding Shiraz vineyards in McLaren Vale, vinified in traditional open fermenters, then aged in American and French oak for 16-18 months. Meticulous barrel selection was carried out to create a wine of great depth and richness.

A bouquet of plum and spicy ripe Shiraz enhances the robust fruit flavour with fine tannins and great length.

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz

Region: McLaren Vale

Colour: Deep brick red with purple hues

Bouquet: Full, up front Shiraz fruit exhibiting plum and spice characters combines magnificently with the rich American and French oak. Hints of chocolate and earth complexity.

Oak Maturation: Aged for 16-18 months in American and French oak prior to release this wine has been designed to marry the Shiraz fruit and oak characters to perfection.

Palate: A traditional Australian style. Powerful varietal Shiraz characters produce a deceptively velvety mouthfeel. Rich plum fruit, coconut oak and fine grain tannins culminate in a sophisticated structure with plenty of weight, giving the wine great ageing potential, from 5 to 8 years+.

Alcohol: 14%vol

Serve: At room temperature with full flavoured red meat dishes especially good with rack-of-lamb and veal, or with matured cheeses.