Nepenthe Gate Block Shiraz 2014 (6 x 750mL) Adelaide Hills, SA

Description:

Vintage

Vintage 2014 experienced below average rainfall throughout the growing period providing a very dry vintage and greatly reducing disease pressure resulting in very clean fruit at harvest. Temperatures were cooler than average during the flowering period resulting in less berries per bunch than normal and slightly smaller bunches. Consequently, crop levels were slightly below average for all varieties which aided ripening. Conditions during the ripening period were ideal with mild day time temperatures, and cold nights, all conducive to excellent flavour development, retention of natural acidity in the fruit and disease control. Some heavy rainfall occurred in mid-January, before grapes were too far into veraison, which was beneficial as it replenished soil moisture levels, and had little effect on ripening. Harvest commenced in mid-February with fruit ripening at an even rate, allowing time to coordinate harvest at the optimum maturity and flavour profile for each variety. The combinationof low yields and mild conditions during the ripening period has resulted in another excellent vintage.Murray Leake -Viticulturist

Winemaking

The fruit was picked during the cool of the morning and then crushed and destemmed. Fermentation occurred in open vats, between 22 –25 degrees for approximately 7 days. Post fermentation the wine was pressed into a balance of new and old French oak hogsheads and puncheons. The wine was matured in oak for between 15 months prior to bottling.James Evers–Winemaker

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Vintage

Vintage 2014 experienced below average rainfall throughout the growing period providing a very dry vintage and greatly reducing disease pressure resulting in very clean fruit at harvest. Temperatures were cooler than average during the flowering period resulting in less berries per bunch than normal and slightly smaller bunches. Consequently, crop levels were slightly below average for all varieties which aided ripening. Conditions during the ripening period were ideal with mild day time temperatures, and cold nights, all conducive to excellent flavour development, retention of natural acidity in the fruit and disease control. Some heavy rainfall occurred in mid-January, before grapes were too far into veraison, which was beneficial as it replenished soil moisture levels, and had little effect on ripening. Harvest commenced in mid-February with fruit ripening at an even rate, allowing time to coordinate harvest at the optimum maturity and flavour profile for each variety. The combinationof low yields and mild conditions during the ripening period has resulted in another excellent vintage.Murray Leake -Viticulturist

Winemaking

The fruit was picked during the cool of the morning and then crushed and destemmed. Fermentation occurred in open vats, between 22 –25 degrees for approximately 7 days. Post fermentation the wine was pressed into a balance of new and old French oak hogsheads and puncheons. The wine was matured in oak for between 15 months prior to bottling.James Evers–Winemaker

Region:
SA - Adelaide / Adelaide Hills
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Winery Tasting Notes

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Colour

Bright deep crimson

Bouquet

Fresh red berrieswith hints of pepper and spice and oak characters from12+ months aging in French oak.Palate:Ripe berry fruit flavours of black currant and blueberry are supported by firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Serving suggestion

Enjoy with red meats such as veal, beef and kangaroo. Also enjoy with a lamb casserole, rich tomato based pasta dishes or a mature cheddar.

Medals & Trophies

Silver

IWSC

Bronze

International Wine Challenge 2020

HKIWSC

Winery Profile

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In 1994, the Tweddell family purchased a premium property in the sub-region of Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills.  The property was carefully selected and planted to 24 hectares of vines with the intent of producing premium wine.  Proven varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc were planted, as well as interesting varieties such as Zinfandel and Pinot Gris.  In 1996, Nepenthe received approval to build its winery, only the second in the Adelaide hills at the time (the first being Petaluma in 1978).

In the backdrop of the cool heights of the Adelaide Hills, we started producing some soul reposing potions of our own: uncompromising wines of outstanding quality and internationally recognised distinction. Wines that, strangely enough, have been impressing both critics and consumers with their varietal faithfulness and subtle Adelaide Hills nuances.

From the beginning, our wines have received positive review from the press and numerous medals on the show circuit.In the first few vintages, Nepenthe wines featured in James Halliday’s Top 100, The UK Times Top 100, The Advertiser Top 100, The International Wine Challenge as well as many other feature media articles.

The success of the wines is evident in the market place.  Currently,  Nepenthe sell nationally and our wines are exported to the United Kingdom, USA, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Canada, Switzerland, Holland, Sweden, Denmark and Croatia. In all these markets the press and public have warmly received Nepenthe wines.

Due to this demand, in 1997 Nepenthe acquired a property in Charleston within the Adelaide Hills and has planted a further 43 hectares of vineyard. Then in 2002 a 25 hectare vineyard was acquired in Balhannah (where our cellar door is located), and in 2005 Nepenthe acquired its latest vineyard, 38 hectares in Hahndorf, with room for further expansion.

Nepenthe also sources fruit from a variety of vineyards throughout the hills. Most fruit Nepenthe receives is managed by Nepenthe Viticulture, part of the Nepenthe Group. This company ensures that Nepenthe only receives the highest quality fruit, ensuring strict control of the grapes that make our award winning wines.

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Other Information

  • 2014 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • SA - Adelaide / Adelaide Hills, South Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 14.5% alc.

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