The Lane Vineyard Block 5 Shiraz 2017

The Lane Vineyard Block Series show true varietal character and the influence of the terroir of The Lane Vineyard. Block numbers indicate the patch within the vineyard where the fruit is grown, as do the "Google Earth" coordinates on each label. Minimum intervention winemaking allows the vineyard to do the talking.

Stylish, fresh, fruit driven wines with a true sense of place.

Winemaker

Michael Schreurs

Vintage

Early and compact season, ideal balance between ripeness and acidity.

TASTING NOTES

Colour

Dark ruby, purple hues.

Aroma

Lifted violets, forest fruits, cloves and fennel.

Palate

Dense brambly fruit, charcuterie, savoury spice, fine tannins and a delicate acid poise.

TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.00 grams/litre 

pH: 3.62

ALTITUDE: 450m above sea level

CLONE: 1127, 2626

ASPECT: North facing

SOIL: Ancient soils, mostly gravel with limestone / calcium silicates and ferrous pebbles spread throughout

ACHIEVEMENT

Vintage 2016 was one of 2017 James Halliday's Top 100.