Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines Colour A rather dark appearance with a vivid purple hue suggesting a complex dry red Nose Intense, with peppery spice, hints of fragrant flower and perfume aromas, plus nectarines, apricots, ginger and herbs from the small parcel of viognier that the Shiraz is co-fermented Palate On the palate the Shiraz is more dominant. There is some sweeter fruit characters like blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry. The palate is rich and generous and soft silky tannins Fact Sheet Size 75 cl Grape Variety 96% Shiraz, 4%Viognier Alcohol % 14.5% Style Dry, Medium Bodied Estate/Producer D’arenberg Country / Region Australia / Mclaren Vale Vintage 2016 Vinification Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters, where the Viognier and Shiraz are co-fermented. Foot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and transferred to a mixture of old French and American oak to complete fermentation and mature. The barrel ferments are aged on lees, there is no racking until final blending and no fining or filtration Cellaring/Ageing Potential Drink now, or within the next 10 years Closure Screw Cap
