Lightfoot & Sons Myrtle Point Shiraz 2010

Lightfoot & Sons Myrtle Point Shiraz 2010Made exclusively from fruit grown at the Myrtle Point Vineyard in the coastal Gippsland Lakes District. The vineyard, first planted in 1995, is situated between the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and Bass Strait and enjoys a cool, semi maritime climate. The vineyard is located on a limestone bluff above the Mitchell River where the soil is classic Terra Rosa over limestone. "The wine is archetypal cool climate shiraz produced in a warm vintage

and should drink well for 12+

So where to begin

The vineyard has views to the north over the Tamar River estuary and Bass Strait

which has seen the organic matter increase from 1 to 3 percent

Quite fractured

The palate is medium-weight and generously flavoured with a fine tannin backbone

strong aromas of grapefruit and roasted hazelnut with savoury characters from extended contact with yeast lees

altitude and soil characteristics

These soils provide excellent drainage

fruit power

what I love is this wine's weight

the aftertaste is a work of art