Hare's Chase Tempranillo 2018 (6 x 750mL) Barossa Valley, SA

Description:

Vintage Conditions

The 2018 growing season got off to the right start with winter rainfall 10% up on the average, however as the growing season progressed, rainfall was down throughout spring and summer. Dry soils, combined with warmer temperatures allowed for quick canopy growth and perfect flowering and fruit set. Higher than average temperatures in January and significantly higher February night time temperatures ( 5.8°C above average) brought the onset of harvest earlier than normal. The Indian summer through March and April ensured both full flavour and colour development.

Winemaking

Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness in accordance with the winemakers specifications. The Tempranillo was destemmed and fermented in small batches with hand plunging three times daily. After fermentation wine was pressed with free run and pressings wine matured separately in old American oak hogsheads for 12 months before careful barrel selection and blending.

Vineyard Selection

The Hare's s Chase Barossa Valley Tempranillo is sourced from our 1.2 hectare estate grown grape vines planted in 2006.

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Vintage Conditions

The 2018 growing season got off to the right start with winter rainfall 10% up on the average, however as the growing season progressed, rainfall was down throughout spring and summer. Dry soils, combined with warmer temperatures allowed for quick canopy growth and perfect flowering and fruit set. Higher than average temperatures in January and significantly higher February night time temperatures ( 5.8°C above average) brought the onset of harvest earlier than normal. The Indian summer through March and April ensured both full flavour and colour development.

Winemaking

Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness in accordance with the winemakers specifications. The Tempranillo was destemmed and fermented in small batches with hand plunging three times daily. After fermentation wine was pressed with free run and pressings wine matured separately in old American oak hogsheads for 12 months before careful barrel selection and blending.

Vineyard Selection

The Hare's s Chase Barossa Valley Tempranillo is sourced from our 1.2 hectare estate grown grape vines planted in 2006.

Region:
SA - Barossa
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Winery Tasting Notes

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Colour

Brilliant, deep crimson red core, as you would expect from a wine from a strong vintage such as 2018.

Aroma

Perfumed notes of dried roses, wild raspberry and cherry blossoms, partnered with cinnamon, nutmeg and rich dark chocolate aromas.

Palate

Subtle flavours of red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry, fresh crunchy red apple acidity provides line and length, with chalky, mouth coating cedar oak tannins rounding out the finish.

Grays Tasting Panel Review

Try this savoury treat with BBQ lamb and salad - delicious.

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Other Information

  • 2018 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • SA - Barossa, South Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 12.9% alc.

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