Shiraz Barossa 2014 Gatt Decanter 97 Points

Gatt Barossa Shiraz 2014 750 ml

Decanter World Wine Awards 2020: Platinum / 97 Points.

100 % Shiraz, 

Decanter Tasting Notes:

Perfumed and inviting, with hints of savory black fruit, dried herb, caramel, and woody notes leading on to toasted vanilla, cocoa, bright acidity, and velvety, silky tannins on the palate.

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JH: "From an estate vineyard in the Siegersdorf district, matured for 12 months in a variety of oak. It went on a successful hunt in (15% new) for gold medals in Austria, Canada, California, and the VinAgora International Wine Competition 

Appearance Deep purple with a dense, dark core. Aroma / Bouquet Fragrant aromatics of raspberry, cherry, and vanilla.

Palate Hallmark Barossa Shiraz of characteristic power and opulence. Succulent raspberry and plum flavors on a long and generous palate layered with chocolate. Great richness and depth in the Barossa tradition with a firm, gravelly tannins.

Serve At room temperature 16-20°C

Cellar Long term cellaring potential. Peak drinking 2015-2030

Food pairing Richly flavored dishes, red meats, and game. Beef, venison, goat, pheasant, chorizo. Red wine, pepper, and reduction sauces.

Vineyard 100% Estate grown Shiraz from the rich loams of Siegersdorf vineyard in the heart of Barossa Valley. Altitude 250-270m

Season Along Summer season saw beautiful ripening in the Barossa. Wines show excellent quality and fruitfulness with powerful foundations.

Winemaking Minimal intervention, destemmed and fermented on skins for 7 days with pump-overs twice daily. Handcrafted in small parcels to exacting quality standards in our state of the art winemaking facility. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in barrel. Blended and lightly filtered before bottling. Maturation 12 months in new and seasoned French and American oak 300L barrels. Screwcap Alcohol / Volume 14.5 %