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2018 Huntington Estate Basket Dried Shiraz

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Wine Details

Winery
Huntington Estate
Vintage
2018
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
  • Mudgee
Alcohol (%)
15.1
Purchase Price ($)
100
Wine Rating
96
Closure
Screwcap
Source
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2018 Huntington Estate Basket Dried Shiraz
Wine Rating
 
96
It is hard to comprehend the amount of work and foresight that has gone into this wine; grapes were picked at 10 to 11 baume and then dried in baskets to reach 15 baume (the water evaporates from the grapes and concentrates the sugar). In terms of yield , this winemaking approach goes close to halving it.  The management to make sure the grapes are not overripe or get mouldy is a non trivial affair and even when safely in a fermenter the potential 15+ % alcohol is another challenge. There were just 1354 bottles produced, which makes this a rare wine. Most importantly it is a wonderful drink, especially when you consider the hard work and skill that went into making it.

A deep red in the glass with purple hues, a nose of blackberry and plum alongside bitter dark chocolate, bramble and spice. The concentration of fruit is something to behold, layered black cherry and plum comes in waves with a savoury,  earthen edge giving such contrast.

The finish sees tannins that are fine, supple but with great persistence; dark cocoa lingers along with dark berry fruits.

When to Drink

Optimal Drinking
2021 - 2035
Date Reviewed
06 01, 2021
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