The Stonehorse wines are full of character like the teams of Clydesdale horses that used to work the heavy clay soil, long before tractors were invented. An assemblage of estate vineyards ranging in age from 27 to 57 years in age. DescriptionDetailsWinemaking Appearance: bright red to purple Bouquet: Aromas of red and black fruits fill the glass. Palate: Fresh berries: strawberry, raspberry and mulberry fill the front of the palate with soft tannins and spice on the back. Body: Full Grape Variety: Shiraz Region: Clare Valley Vineyard Soils: Deep brown earth Vine Age: Planted in 1999 Alcohol: 14.5% Stonehorse Shiraz is always a good gauge of what the vintage has been like, with its forwardness of fruit and the uses of older barrels this is a true taste of the vintage. Coming from our estate in the Clare Valley, Machine harvested at night and immediately delivered to the winery where it’s destemed and into the fermenters for the next 7 days. The ferment is pumped over in the morning giving it a good splash and just a gentle pump over in the afternoon. Once pressed off, 3/4 will go into older french oak, with the balance staying in tank.
