2002 Coriole Shiraz Winery: Coriole Vintage: 2002 Region: McLaren Vale Bottle Size: 750ml Variety: Shiraz Price: $35.00 (out of stock)

Produced from our estate vineyards, Shiraz is our principal red variety and the age of our vines range from 30 to 80 years old. The vineyard is located in the Seaview region of McLaren Vale and the soils of the sub-region are rich brown loam over limestone with soil depths ranging from 200mm to 600mm. These soils produce the signature fruit flavours of molasses and bramble berry of our Shiraz wines.

The 2002 vintage in McLaren Vale  was exceptional despite lower yields than average due to the coolest summer on record.  The early indications were extremely promising for both red and white wines, with excellent fruit flavours evident in the ferments.  The strong point of the season was the development of intense colour and flavours due to the cooler ripening period higher sugar levels with good natural acidity being maintained.