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Tahbilk 2017 Shiraz | Museum Release

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    The plum and dark berry fruits of 2017 Shiraz are joined by a more apparent earthy savouriness alongside leathery, cedar notes to present a classic bottle-aged Tahbilk Shiraz that will deliver complete enjoyment now but with the potential for added complexity should you have the necessary willpower.

    About this winei

    Our Estate Shiraz is crafted with a commitment to traditional winemaking values. Fermentation takes place in original open vats well over 150 years old, with maturation then in similarly aged large French oak prior to bottling. Smaller French and American oak barrels are also used, with the wine from these blended back during the final filtering and bottling.

    The result is fruit-driven wines of much flavour and substance generally showing lifted violets, spice, and clove aromas, the palate bold and bright with wild berry and plum fruits finishing with supple and savoury tannins.

    Further cellaring has been proven over the years to develop added character and complexity with earthy, leather and cedary/cigar box qualities coming to the fore, the tannins softening and comfortably sitting in the background.

    When young the bold and fruit forward characters of Tahbilk Shiraz would be well suited to robust meat based stews, grilled or roast beef and strong hard cheeses especially cheddar.
    With some age look to game dishes of roast duck, venison or kangaroo and the leanness and delicate flavours of veal.

    Reviewsi

    Don't Just Take Our Word For It ...
    "Dark red with garnet hues. This is fresh and lively with blackcurrant and plum to the fore, spice from oak maturation later, and in complete balance.
    Tannins are ripe and fruit based too, infusing a nice cherry pip character to the medium-bodied flow of the wine.
    Drink now or hold for the medium term."
    David Bicknell | Halliday Wine Companion | June 2021

    Tasting Notei

    Enjoy Now to 2034/2039
    From an Estate vintage noted for delivering wines with distinct varietal characters, bright fruit and elegant, fine structures time in the bottle has seen the plum and dark berry fruits of 2017 Shiraz joined by a more apparent earthy savouriness alongside leathery, cedar notes.
    A classic aged Tahbilk Shiraz that will deliver complete enjoyment now but with the potential for added complexity should you have the willpower.

    Specificationsi
    Alcohol13.5 %
    Vintage<p><strong>VINTAGE 2017</strong><br /><span>After many years of dry winters we received average to above average rains through the 2016 winter and spring. The grapevines responded, growing vivid green canopies and setting good crop levels.</span><br /><span>A temperamental spring saw up and down temperatures and there were many ‘four seasons in a day’ events, and warmish rainy days. The latter caused anxiety for our vineyard managers, with the potential for mildew to develop. However good management and diligent monitoring allowed us to keep the vineyard disease free.&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Summer seemed transient but we did have three balmy weeks through March with ripening continuing at a steady pace. The fine, albeit slightly cooler, weather lingered on in April and harvest continued steadily with very few issues but thankful that the weather did hold.&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Vintage 2017 will be remembered as having a traditional late start with the very even and steady ripening resulting in distinct varietal flavours with bright fruit and elegant, fine structures</span></p>
    CellaringEnjoy Now to 2034/2039
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    About The Wine

    Our Estate Shiraz is crafted with a commitment to traditional winemaking values. Fermentation takes place in original open vats well over 150 years old, with maturation then in similarly aged large French oak prior to bottling. Smaller French and American oak barrels are also used, with the wine from these blended back during the final filtering and bottling.

    The result is fruit-driven wines of much flavour and substance generally showing lifted violets, spice, and clove aromas, the palate bold and bright with wild berry and plum fruits finishing with supple and savoury tannins.

    Further cellaring has been proven over the years to develop added character and complexity with earthy, leather and cedary/cigar box qualities coming to the fore, the tannins softening and comfortably sitting in the background.

    When young the bold and fruit forward characters of Tahbilk Shiraz would be well suited to robust meat based stews, grilled or roast beef and strong hard cheeses especially cheddar.
    With some age look to game dishes of roast duck, venison or kangaroo and the leanness and delicate flavours of veal.