K1 Middle Hill Shiraz/Shiraz Case, 2018
Lot
2964
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A spicy Shiraz with incense, raisins and black cherry aromas. It is light to medium bodied with a grainy texture and some grip on the finish. On the Middle Hill plot, vines are planted on the shallowest soils of the estate with crop levels self regulating accordingly. A small amount of Viognier was included in the blend and 15% of Shiraz was left as whole bunches.
K1 by Geoff Hardy Shiraz Adelaide Hills
Deeper in colour, with intense aromas, this is a more structured Shiraz. Ripe cherry menthol and mint are complemented by meaty leather notes. It is medium to full bodied with a supple mid palate and overall elegant feel. Coming from Shiraz vines planted in 1989, these low yielding plants are to the left of the driveway on entering the property. It was fermented in small open fermenters then matured in French oak of various provenances and sizes for eighteen months with 30% new.