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2018 Hilltops Shiraz No.1

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  • 2018 Hilltops Shiraz No.1

    It’s always a pleasure working with Shiraz from two of the Hilltop’s most distinguished vineyards (Freeman and Moppity), side by side, in the winery. Winemaking practices are kept as close as practical, with the intention of highlighting the unique personalities of these vineyards– machine harvested fruit is chilled to tank for a short cold soak period, followed by a warm to hot fermentation, which usually runs for 5 to 7 days. We then press to French oak puncheons, 25% new. Maturation is over 14 months, with the wines racked once prior to blending and bottling.

    The 2018 Hilltops Shiraz No.1 is a blend of the Home and Back blocks at the Freeman Vineyard near Prunevale. Low yielding, and growing over heavier soils, we find these blocks naturally deliver bigger flavours and bold tannins, which means we act quickly to take the fruit just on ripeness, aiming to preserve natural acidity and poise.

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    Awards & Reviews

    2018 Hilltops Shiraz No.1 Awards & Reviews:

    94 Points James Halliday
    92 Points Andrew Graham

    2017 Hilltops Shiraz No.1 Awards & Reviews:

    GOLD MEDAL – 2017 Hilltops regional wine show
    91+ Points Campbell Mattinson
    92 Points Qwine
    92 Points Patrick Eckel

    2016 Hilltops Shiraz No.1 Awards & Reviews:

    93 Points Patrick Eckel
    92 Points Campbell Mattinson
    91 points Qwine
    5 Stars John Lewis

    2015 Hilltops Shiraz No.1 Awards & Reviews:

    GOLD MEDAL 2016 Australian Boutique Winemakers Show
    95 points James Halliday
    4.5 Stars John Lewis
    90 Points Campbell Mattinson

    Food Pairing

    Roast Beef fillet with red wine jus

    Profile

    ALCOHOL: 14.3%
    PH: 3.63
    TA: 6.6 g/L

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