‘Old Boys’ 21-Year-Old Tawny, Australia
Australia, South Eastern Australia
Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Palomino, Black Muscat, Durif
Description
This luscious wine is made from Grenache , Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that stay on the vine until very sweet and intense. With an average of 21 years in barrel, it has developed complex dark raisin fruit, nuts, malt and mocha flavours – ideal with rich cheese, fig pudding, chocolate and fine coffee.
Awards
Silver International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Certifications
Alcohol
19.0%
Analytical data
sweet/dessert
Vineyard
selection of different vineyards
Soil Type
Mixed
Winemaker
Julie Mortlock
Viticulture
Fruit is allowed to stay on the vine until very sweet and an intense concentration of flavours has developed.
Vinification
Fruit is allowed to stay on the vine until very sweet and an intense concentration of flavours has developed. After crushing and partial fermentation to retain some sweetness, the wine is pressed and then fortified with a neutral spirit prior to maturation in small and large format oak casks.
