{"product_id":"2022-basket-pressed-shiraz","title":"2022 Basket Pressed Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rich and beautifully balanced Margaret River Shiraz, bursting with dark plum, blackberry and warm spice, with hints of chocolate and fine, silky tannins. Hand-plunged, traditionally basket pressed and matured for 15 months in French and American oak, the 2022 vintage is generous and full of character, with lovely freshness, complexity and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, inky crimson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle yet alluring, with lifted raspberry and plum, hints of five-spice and a touch of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and generous, with dark plum, blackberry and star anise. Concentrated fruit gives way to dark chocolate, refreshing acidity and fine, cocoa-powder tannins, finishing juicy, long and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBoth Shiraz blocks were harvested on the night of 25 March 2022. A portion of juice was drained from the whole berries for Rosé production, before the remaining fruit was cold soaked for 24 hours to build colour and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place in separate open-top fermenters, with the fruit hand plunged three times daily over 11 days before being gently basket pressed. The wine then completed malolactic fermentation in tank before being transferred to 300L hogsheads and 500L puncheons for maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter six months, the wine underwent a rack and return, allowing the barrels to be cleaned and helping to soften the tannins. The final blend was assembled after 15 months in oak, with 34% new French and American oak contributing structure and complexity without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in November 2023, just 244 dozen were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our 15-acre vineyard is managed using sustainable biological practices, with a focus on healthy soils, balanced vines and producing the best possible fruit each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeaweed and fish-emulsion foliar fertilisers are used alongside elemental sulphur and copper sprays for disease prevention. Grape marc is composted with mulch and manure before being returned to the vineyard, while cover crops of clover, peas and ryegrass provide natural nitrogen and organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful canopy management, including hedging and leaf plucking, helps regulate sunlight exposure and airflow, allowing the grapes to ripen evenly while retaining freshness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244 dozen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months, 34% new French and American oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cape Grace Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926100475978,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7647\/2394\/files\/cape-grace-shiraz-basket-pressed-bottle.png?v=1793951216","url":"https:\/\/capegracewines.com.au\/products\/2022-basket-pressed-shiraz","provider":"Cape Grace Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}