2007 Shiraz

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Shiraz
2007/ Margaret River

Moss Brothers was established by the Moss family in 1984 and is one of the oldest family owned wineries in the Margaret River wine-growing region.

The Margaret River region produces shiraz of considerable subtlety, but nonetheless powerful, rich, not too spicy and with beautiful fruit character. 

David Moss, winemaker, believes this is one of the best red wines to be produced at Moss Brothers.

Reveiws/Awards

Gold Margaret River Wine Show 2009

Silver Cowara Wine Show

2007 Vintage by Jeff Moss

Vintage 2007 reflected the dynamic nature of grape growing and wine making as the influence of El Nino became manifest.

Winter 2007 was mild and dry with rainfall one third of the anticipated. Spring was mild and wind free. This enabled the vines to flower and set fruit in ideal conditions. Similar conditions prevailed through out the season. Light sporadic rainfall maintained the vines in excellent condition without the wind damage to foliage which evident in some years.

Temperatures remained generally below average although two periods in January with temperatures above 40 for several days tested the resilience of the vines. Fortunately our vines now mature at 22 years with deep penetrating root systems coped well with these unusual conditions.

Harvest began three weeks ahead of schedule with both whites and reds ripening simultaneously. Adjustments to winery procedures and mechanical harvesting enabled the winery to cope with no disruption to the processing schedule and to deliver some outstanding white wines; wines of elegance and finesse. Reds will take longer to show their full potential however in terms of colour bouquet and flavor we have some outstanding wines.

Wine Makers Notes

The grapes were hand picked after achieving ripe fruit flavours in the last week of March. - Yeast was selected to maximise the quality of the vintage. - After the alcoholic fermentation (coferment 1%-2% Viognier grapes) was complete the skins soaked in the wine for a further ten days, malo lactic fermentation was completed in barrels / new and 1 yr old French.

Wine maker:Navneet Singh
Grape Variety:98% Shiraz ; 2% Viognier
Soil Type:Laterite gravel loam
Average grape Baume: 13.5
Wine pH: 3.52
Wine TA: 7.0
Alcohol: 15.0
Standard Drinks: 8.9

Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep red with a purple hue.
Bouquet:Rich blackberry, plum, spicy pepper and toasty French oak.
Palate:  Rich and generous, with dark berry and violets, pepper and mocha flavours, supported by ripe silky tannins and stricking acidity.