{"product_id":"wolf-blass-eob-dorrien-2014","title":"WOLF BLASS SAPPHIRE LABEL DORRIEN SHIRAZ 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD REGION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pedare \u0026amp; Medlands Vineyards | Dorrien | Barossa Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe growing season began with above average rainfall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ethat filled soil profiles, however spring and summer were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003edry, with temperatures slightly above average. Early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003elignification and flavour development allowed for picking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eat optimum flavour, without excessive sugar. Harvest was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003erelatively early, with reds showing excellent varietal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eexpression, plush palates and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE VARIETY\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMatured in 60% seasoned and 40% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ebarrels for 18 months to enhance complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDeep purple with bright magenta \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ehighlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePure, dark fruit aromas of blueberry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eboysenberry and blackberry, with raw \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003edark chocolate, freshly ground coffee \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ebeans, and unobtrusive spicy French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eoak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn elegant, multidimensional Shiraz of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003estature and finesse, the palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ebeautifully proportioned, with a purity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eof intense blue and black fruits, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003edefinitive line and a silky texture. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ebackbone of defined tannins provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003estructural integrity\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKate Hongell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Drinking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis wine will develop with age, softening and mellowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eto reward fifteen years or more of careful cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD MATCH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreat with seared beef fillet with wild mushrooms, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eroast duck with spiced cherries and kipfler potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wolf Blass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43865390448710,"sku":"PTWWE0003","price":63.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7840\/5446\/files\/WBVREOBDorrienShirFL750AUSSC.png?v=1759195740","url":"https:\/\/thecellar.sg\/products\/wolf-blass-eob-dorrien-2014","provider":"The Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}