Bare Branches Canberra Shiraz 2019
About the wine
A delicate Shiraz with unmistakable pepper notes
The fruit for this delightful Shiraz was hand-picked from a vineyard overlooking the majestic Lake George. The soils there are free-draining and rich in minerals, concentrating the wine and bringing it rich fruit aromas.
The wine is made with great love and attention every step of the way. The grapes are fermented in small picking bins and plunged 3 times a day by Malcolm and Carla. It’s finally matured in French oak for 10 months.
The Canberra Shiraz has a finesse and delicacy with classic pepper notes that are typical of the Canberra region. It’s complex, long and, even at early stages, balanced. Quite stunning.
Best before
This wine is drinking beautifully now but will certainly benefit from cellaring - there are plenty of fine tannins and complexity to ensure it ages well for at least 10 years.
Serving advice
Let me breathe and serve me at a temperature of about 18 degrees.
Food match
Match this wine with duck or a mixed mushroom risotto with chanterelle and porcini varieties.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
Australia
Canberra
Shiraz
Fruity Red
13.5% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Carla Rodeghiero & Malcolm Burdett
Nature-loving Carla puts her scientific background to good use to create delicious cool-climate wines. No mean feat as she also works full-time and looks after two teenage girls!
Malcolm has an award-winning winemaking pedigree reaching back more than 30 years. He won a truckload of medals and trophies for his wines and built up a highly-respected ACT winery to a Halliday 5-star winner.
They jumped at the chance to team up and boost their production of high quality regionally distinct wines. The Angel investment allows them to take their luscious creations to thousands of winelovers across Australia!
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