2016 Covert Shiraz

 
Covert SH 2015_web
 

$30.00

In an unassuming building, hidden in the darkest corner there is wine covertly cellared to meld rich fruits with dark berries and earthy spices.

Bulging with mocha and chocolate it’s ready to be unleashed now, or over the next decade. Keep looking over your shoulder as you walk past the cellar.

Product Description

Name: The Covert Shiraz
Varietal: 100% Shiraz
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
Production: 500 cases
Type of Closure:Screwcap
Vinification: small open fermenters
Ferment Time: 8-11 days on skins
Maturation Vessels: 90% 225 litre French Barriques, 10% American Oak (new and second use)
Maturation Time: 18-24months
Appellation: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Yield: Average 3.5 tonne per acre
Harvest: March