{"product_id":"2023-basket-pressed-cabernet-shiraz","title":"2023 Basket Pressed Cabernet Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark plums and blackcurrants lead the nose, layered with jubey blackberry, chocolate and subtle floral rose petal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, syrupy fruit characters of blackcurrant and blueberry are complemented by hints of thyme and liquorice. Fine, al dente tannins provide abundant length to this flavoursome yet approachable wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 April and 11 April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 570 dozen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alc. 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur vineyard is farmed using sustainable biological principles, employing seaweed and fish emulsion foliar fertilisers alongside elemental sulphur and copper sprays for disease prevention. Nothing is wasted – grape marc is composted, mulched and blended with manures before being returned to the vineyard floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover crops of clover, peas and ryegrass are grown between the rows to provide nitrogen and organic mulch. Careful canopy management, including hedging and leaf plucking, helps regulate sunlight exposure and ensures balanced, perfectly ripe fruit reaches the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe grapes were picked in the cool of the morning, with 50% destemmed into open fermenters and the remainder fermented separately as whole bunches. Fermentation was carried out using a neutral yeast strain, with the cap hand plunged up to four times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 10 days on skins, the wine remained on extended maceration for a further 10 days before being drained and basket pressed to tank for malolactic fermentation, softening the natural acidity. The wine was then matured for 12 months in a mix of one- and two-year-old French barriques before blending and bottling in July 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cape Grace Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926102179914,"sku":"SHIRAZ23","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7647\/2394\/files\/cape-grace-cabernet-shiraz-basket-pressed-bottle.png?v=1793951174","url":"https:\/\/capegracewines.com.au\/products\/2023-basket-pressed-cabernet-shiraz","provider":"Cape Grace Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}