Crooked Mick Shiraz Cabernet 2020 (6 x 750mL) VIC

Description:

Climate

Warm, dry and minimal frost across the region during the period of critical growth leading up to harvest has enabled high quality grapes with intense varietal flavours to be grown. The dry winter did result in reduced yields from some vineyards planted on sandy soils but overall yields were as expected. Moderate to high water deficit in the soil of our vineyards between veraison and maturity led us to make rich, concentrated and aromatic red wines.

Viticulture

Trained onto two wire vertical trellises with both wires mechanically pruned back to 2 buds. The canopy is managed through reduced water to restrict its vigour and increase both colour and flavour intensity.

Vinification: After night harvesting, the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were crushed separately into static fermenters. After a brief cold soak to extract colour and flavour, the Shiraz must was inoculated with Rhone Valley style yeast strain and the Cabernet with a Bordeaux style yeast strain. Controlled fermentation occurred over ten days, commencing at 24°C reducing to 20°C. Gentle Pump-overs occurred six times daily to maximise the extraction of colour whilst retaining a soft juicy palate structure. Pump-overs were reduced to twice daily towards the end of fermentation to minimise seed tannin extraction. To avoid any harsh tannins and bitterness only free run and first pressings were used in this blend. After pressing, the wine was settled for three weeks before racking the Shiraz onto American oak and the Cabernet onto French oak for 6 months.

Crooked Mick is a bushman from Australian folklore who lived in the mythical Speewah. A giant of a man, some say he could shear a massive number of sheep in no time flat, kick crocodiles up to the moon and move mountains. Tall tales or not, Crooked Mick is a legend as are the wines from Victoria.

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Climate

Warm, dry and minimal frost across the region during the period of critical growth leading up to harvest has enabled high quality grapes with intense varietal flavours to be grown. The dry winter did result in reduced yields from some vineyards planted on sandy soils but overall yields were as expected. Moderate to high water deficit in the soil of our vineyards between veraison and maturity led us to make rich, concentrated and aromatic red wines.

Viticulture

Trained onto two wire vertical trellises with both wires mechanically pruned back to 2 buds. The canopy is managed through reduced water to restrict its vigour and increase both colour and flavour intensity.

Vinification: After night harvesting, the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were crushed separately into static fermenters. After a brief cold soak to extract colour and flavour, the Shiraz must was inoculated with Rhone Valley style yeast strain and the Cabernet with a Bordeaux style yeast strain. Controlled fermentation occurred over ten days, commencing at 24°C reducing to 20°C. Gentle Pump-overs occurred six times daily to maximise the extraction of colour whilst retaining a soft juicy palate structure. Pump-overs were reduced to twice daily towards the end of fermentation to minimise seed tannin extraction. To avoid any harsh tannins and bitterness only free run and first pressings were used in this blend. After pressing, the wine was settled for three weeks before racking the Shiraz onto American oak and the Cabernet onto French oak for 6 months.

Crooked Mick is a bushman from Australian folklore who lived in the mythical Speewah. A giant of a man, some say he could shear a massive number of sheep in no time flat, kick crocodiles up to the moon and move mountains. Tall tales or not, Crooked Mick is a legend as are the wines from Victoria.

Region:
VIC - Other Victorian
State:
Victoria
Country:
Australia

Winery Tasting Notes

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Colour

Deep, dark red

Nose

The nose has nuances of raspberry, pepper and spice of Shiraz with dark cassis, cedar and predominantly blackberry with a hint of mint from the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Palate

The classic and unique Australian blend! The medium bodied palate structure is rich, warm and inviting and warm. It strikes the perfect balance of freshness, ripe berry fruit flavours integrated with toasty oak and mellow tannins to keep it all in shape.

Food that compliments this versatile wine are: BBQ’s, roasts or grilled meats and vegetable.

Medals & Trophies

Gold

Woman's Wine & Spirits Awards 2022

Winery Profile

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The secret of Crooked Mick lies in a combination of deeply held winemaking traditions, grapes selected from a variety of highly regarded regions, state-of-the-art technology, and the legendary talents of its wine folk. With natural grape aromas and flavours, it complements the contemporary Australian lifestyle. The Crooked Mick range is fresh, authentic, and full of personality and, like all good stories of Crooked Mick, will bring a grin to your chin at almost any occasion.

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Other Information

  • 2020 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • VIC - Other Victorian, Victoria
  • Screwcap closure
  • 14% alc.

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