2023 Fortified Shiraz Contorno Alto

Contorno Alto 2023 Fortified Shiraz

Eden Valley - Vintage Port Style Wine

Making a fortified wine has always had appeal. Late in the vintage we landed a parcel of Shiraz from High Eden from a contour vineyard I had driven past many times to admire. We then scrambled to organize some fine spirit to put our plan to action.
Due to the very cool vintage conditions the fruit was harvested very late in the season and only at a modest 13 Baume.
It was de-stemmed and went through a low & slow open fermentation then eventually fortified on skins. Soon after basket Pressed to settle in tank. Then put to a well-seasoned Hogs Head for 17 months.
388 Bottles filled -750ml

Its a fruit driven style, not overly sweet, spirity warmth, fresh, clean and vibrant. Very approachable young and will lay down for many years. Thus far it has been very well received when people visit our cellar door!