Tournon
Tournon Lady’s Lane Vineyard Shiraz
4.6
Expert Rating
3.8
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Tournon Lady's Lane Vineyard Shiraz is created by the iconic Michel Chapoutier. This winemaking legend built his reputation on the hill of Hermitage, in France's Northern Rhone. Tournon is his Australian project, that sources grapes from the Heathcote region in Victoria. Grapes are manually harvested before being completely destemmed. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks with a focus on gentle extraction to obtain fine and delicate tannins. Finally, ageing takes place in French oak barrels with low proportion of new oak for around 14 months prior to bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Tournon Lady’s Lane Vineyard Shiraz has a deep purple, almost inky black appearance with heavy staining of the tears, suggesting a wine of significant extract.On the nose, the wine is extremely powerful with intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum, accompanied by hints of black pepper and licorice. The palate is equally impressive, with a velvety and well-integrated tannins that create a luxurious texture. The flavors of ripe black fruits are complemented by notes of chocolate and a touch of oak.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Tournon
Region: Victoria
Victoria is Australia's premier wine region, located in the south-eastern corner of the continent. With a long history of winemaking, Victoria is home to some of the country's most renowned wineries and vineyards.
Victoria's wine industry began due to the discovery of gold in the 1850s, leading to a influx of settlers from Europe, who brought vines and know-how from home. By 1890, Victoria was producing half of all the wine in Australia, but the spread of phylloxera in the late 19th Century and a number of wider issues, caused a decline. The industry didn't get started again until the 1960s.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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