2008 Ludwig Leichhardt 'Summer Pruned' Reserve Shiraz | Ludwig Leichhardt Reserve

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2008 Ludwig Leichhardt 'Summer Pruned' Reserve Shiraz

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Queensland Wine- harvested late in the season-April after applying the summer pruning technique. In November the entire crop is removed by pruning,the vine grows a second time, giving a lighter crop of lower temperature- ripened grapes with subtle nuances of spice and blueberry. Fourteen shiraz rows were pruned this way and harvested in late autumn, and some fruit were very raisined.

Case	$ 105.60
Bottle	$ 16.20


Wine Style	full bodied dry red
Vintage	2008
Grape Variety	shiraz
Growing Region	Queensland Wine- estate grown –Jimbour, Darling Downs
Technical Details	16.5% alcohol, pH 3.63, acidity 7.7 g/l, sugar 4 g/l
Oak Treatment	twelve months in second use Allier French hogsheads
Appearance	medium cherry-red, purple
Nose	richness, blueberry fruit, licorice,cedary oak complexity
Palate	rich entry, mocha and spice fruit,good richness, and tannin depth,has some understatement
Cellaring	drink now, savoury texture,aging potential 3-5 years
Closure	screw cap
Bottle	antique green premium burgundy
Serve	best 16-18 degrees C, no breathing
Food Companions	rich red meat dishes, char grilled rib eye or similar sumptuous meats
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