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Wine Products » Shiraz :: 2000 Saltram The Eighth Maker Shiraz
personal expression of the Barossa’s fine Shiraz tradition, Saltram’s The Eighth Maker is the embodiment of the proud winemaking heritage established by founder, William Salter, in 1859. Current Senior Winemaker, Nigel Dolan, has crafted this wine with the influences of the region and the seven Senior Winemakers before him. In a life that has come full circle, the Saltram winery in the Barossa played a significant role at the beginning of Nigel’s life, forming his interests and ideals as the son of a winemaker. Now much later– and as Saltram’s eighth Senior Winemaker– his family, his passions and his vocation are once again irrevocably tied to this winery and the region. The Eighth Maker is personal, intimate and an insight into one Winemaker’s journey for excellence. The Eighth Maker 2000 is an exceptional wine that is deep red in colour, reflecting the character of the Barossa. Aromas of dark berry, chocolate and spice are layered on the palate with the added characters of subtle oak and bottle maturation. Viticulture Shiraz for The Eighth Maker was carefully selected by Nigel Dolan from low yielding vineyards in the Barossa with a desire to produce a very personal interpretation of Barossa Shiraz. The region’s warm climate, mature vineyards and unique soil profile have contributed to create fruit of depth, intense concentration and impeccable quality. With a lower crop set at flowering, the 2000 vintage was characterised by smaller yields which ensured that intense varietal flavours developed in the fruit. The vintage was warmer than average, enabling the fruit to fully ripen and produce intensely concentrated flavours and smooth tannin structure. Winemaking After careful harvesting to ensure optimum ripeness, the fruit was partially de-stemmed before crushing. Some of the mature stems were retained during ferment to enhance tannin complexity. Fermentation was conducted in traditional 8 tonne open fermenters under ‘heading down’ boards which submerge the skins, gently extracting the unique characters for which the fruit was chosen. The wine was then pressed before being transferred into new and seasoned French and American oak barrels for 24 months maturation. Cellaring Drinking now will offer an exceptional experience of Barossa Shiraz– one of Australia’s best. Careful cellaring for the future will prove, yet again, that “persistence and enduring excellence can create a legend.” Suggested Food Drink with an aged char-grilled beef fillet, served with a caramelised eschalots, creamy pepper mashed potato and a pumpkin gratin with aged parmesan. Technical Details Harvest Date: March - April 2000 pH: 3.49 Total Acidity: 7 g/L Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/L Alcohol: 14 % Bottling Date: February 2002 |
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