Endeavour Wines

Product Name: RockBare McLaren Vale Shiraz
Current Vintage: 2008
Wine Type: Dry red wine
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Alcohol: 14.8%
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Sub-Region: McLaren Vale
Grape(s): 100% Shiraz
Price (per bottle): $21.99
Availability: Consignment
Bottles per case: 12

Accolades:

Another beautiful, pure, intense, concentrated effort is the 2008 Shiraz. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of mocha, white chocolate, black cherries, and cassis. This full-bodied, opulent, gorgeous Shiraz can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years.
Rachael Ray   03/2007 - Great everyday wine that delivers exceptional value. Pairs with orange beef with cilantro rice.

Tasting Notes:

This black Shiraz has strong coffee aromas with an underlying spice. The palate has great balance, integrated oak and an array of dark fruits, predominantly blackberry and blackcurrant.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from very old vines and machine harvested from old vines. Warm fermented on skins for 10 to 14 days at 22ºC. Aerobic fermentation, gentle pressing of the skins using airbags and maloactic fermentation in the barrel.

Aging:

Matured 14 months in the barrel.
67% New French Oak
25% New American Oak
4% two-year-old American Oak
4% three-year-old American Oak

Food Pairings:

Enjoy this wine with beef, lamb chops or other savory meats grilled over an open fire.