Description
Trophy – IWC Clare Valley Shiraz Trophy 2018
Gold Medal – Melbourne Royal Wine Show 2019
40yo vines, hand-picked, wild yeast-open fermented, 10 days on skins including 3 days cold soak, basket-pressed by the 97yo Whitehill press, matured for 16 months in French barriques. The colour is deep through to the rim, the wine trenchantly full-bodied, wild blackberry, oak and tannins tightly wound together, the balance good. For the long haul. 94 Points – James Halliday
Established in 1893, Leasingham has been an integral part of the Clare Valley for over 100 years. Today, we select only our most outstanding wines for release under the premium Classic Clare label. Consistent show success rewards the depth and integrity of these distinctly regional wines.
Vintage 2016 proved to be quite unique with high quality fruit being delivered to the winery with well above average yields. Cool winter and warm spring was preceded by a late rainfall event that boosted vine growth and refreshed soils. Closer to harvest bumper crops were aided into ripening by mild-summer temperatures and sporadic rain. Picking at optimum maturity has resulted in wines which display vibrant bright colours with ripe flavour profiles, rounded flavoursome palates and soft fine tannins.
Colour
Dark red in colour with a scarlet hue
Bouquet
Bright, lifted, and intense blackberry and raspberry fruits with hints of mint choc, black pepper and liquorice complimented with nuances of spicy, toasted vanilla bean.
Palate
Intense, complex and richly textured, this wine has fresh fruit flavours of mulberry, plum, and blackberry combined with cedar, spice, dark chocolate and hints of vanillin. A wonderfully wine with a firm tannin structure, soft acid and a rich mid palate that leads to a persistent and lingering finish
Cellaring Enjoy now to 15 years
