2018 Hentley Farm The Beast Shiraz, Barossa Valley
A$89.99
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HFTBSTS18
100% Shiraz.
The fruit was de-stemmed and left on skins in open top fermenters for 8-10 days.
After an early heat spike, a slow fermentation was achieved with temperatures ranging from 15-18C. Cap management included a combination of open pump-overs and hand plunging. Once fermentation was completed the wine was basket pressed to a combination of new (60%) and old French barrels, where it underwent natural malolactic fermentation. The wine spent a total of 22 months maturation in oak. No fining or filtration were used in the production of this wine. Winemaker - Andrew Quin
Richness and intensity are the defining characters of this traditional Beast aromatic, where dark fruits, Christmas pudding and liquorice stick fill the nose. Flavours mirror the aromatic profile, balanced here by the combination of grippy tannin throughout and freshness of acidity. Powerful and robust, clearly a Beast for the Hentley Farm traditionalist.
Deep, dark purple/red colour, with a concentrated, essency aroma of prunes and dark plums, bright and alive, not overpowering or heavy but intense and full-bodied yet retaining poise and brightness. Powerful all the same. A very smart wine with a promising future. 19 NOV 2020 Drink 2022 2038 AUD 99.00 BOTTLE (STORE)
96 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz, Grenache |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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