Pig in the House Organic Wine

2007 Shiraz
Production 680 cases
Release April 2008
Recommended Retail Price $22.00

2007 was a drought year in our region with only small falls of rain occurring in the spring. We experienced bud burst on the 28th of September which was followed by a strong cane growth for the six weeks up to flowering. Conditions for flowering were ideal and we experienced an excellent fruit set. Verasion occurred in early January and the ripening period was excellent with warm dry days and cool nights. Harvest occurred on March 12th.

Winemaking

The grapes were crushed and de-stemmed prior to being transferred to a small stainless open fermentor. The must was inoculated with M2 yeast and fermentation took place between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. The cap was plunged by hand at least three times a day. The wine was then pressed off skins at three baume. Due to the fruit feshness and brightness a decision was made not to expose the wine to any oak. The wine was transfered to a small stainless tank where it was allowed mature and undergo malolactic fermentation.

Analysis

pH: 3.4
Ta: 5.2
Res Sugar: 3 g/L

Tasting Notes

Ripe plum in colour, this Shiraz has aromas of musk and oven baked cherry pie. Flavours of Raspberry and plum are enticing and well balanced by silky tannins. This wine is well matched with roast vegetables ,pasta, pizza and grilled fish. Enjoy while fresh and vibrant or until the end of 2010.

	2007 Shiraz Production 680 cases Release April 2008 Recommended Retail Price $22.00 2007 was a drought year in our region with only small falls of rain occurring in the spring. We experienced bud burst on the 28th of September which was followed by a strong cane growth for the six weeks up to flowering. Conditions for flowering were ideal and we experienced an excellent fruit set. Verasion occurred in early January and the ripening period was excellent with warm dry days and cool nights. Harvest occurred on March 12th. Winemaking The grapes were crushed and de-stemmed prior to being transferred to a small stainless open fermentor. The must was inoculated with M2 yeast and fermentation took place between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. The cap was plunged by hand at least three times a day. The wine was then pressed off skins at three baume. Due to the fruit feshness and brightness a decision was made not to expose the wine to any oak. The wine was transfered to a small stainless tank where it was allowed mature and undergo malolactic fermentation. Analysis pH: 3.4 Ta: 5.2 Res Sugar: 3 g/L Tasting Notes Ripe plum in colour, this Shiraz has aromas of musk and oven baked cherry pie. Flavours of Raspberry and plum are enticing and well balanced by silky tannins. This wine is well matched with roast vegetables ,pasta, pizza and grilled fish. Enjoy while fresh and vibrant or until the end of 2010.
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