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The Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz 750mL

McLaren Vale is one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world with over 40 geologies present throughout the region McLaren Vale enjoys a Mediterranean climate driven by dominant winter rainfallltbr gtlow humidity warm summers and the moderating influence of the nearby Gulf St Vincentnbspltbr gtltbr gtMcLaren Vale experienced solid winter rain falls withnbspcontinued wet and cold conditions in to spring resulting in a late budburst An all too familiar combination of conditions resulting in a slow ripening and late harvest With that said the challenging conditions and slow ripening of the vintage have produced a lower than usual yield but of high quality set to produce some elegant winesltbr gtltbr gtFermented in traditional open fermenters and following pressing finished in 35 new oak Approximately 80 French 20 Americanltbr gtVineyard parcels were kept separate during fermentation and maturation with blending three months prior to bottlingltbr gtDistinctive McLaren Vale characteristics shine through in The Pinnacle Elegantly structured with soft tannins the palate is rich with savoury redberry fruit black pepper and nutmeg A seriously powerful Shiraz paying homage notnbsponly to McLaren Vale but to the pinnacle of the cricketing world the Ashes