Shinas Estate The Guilty Shiraz 2019, South Eastern, Australia

With eight generations of grape growing and wine producing experience, as well as his passion for perfection, George Shinas draws on time honored traditions producing handcrafted wines. Shinas Estate Is situated in the northwest region of Victoria. This region is known for its Mediterranean-like climate, classic wines and great food. Shinas Estate Wines minimizes irrigation of the vineyard, which reduces cropping levels and enhances fruit quality. The first vines on the Estate were planted in 1898. The vines here are gnarly and struggle to stay alive with what seemed to be limitless drought and testy soils. This estate bottled Shiraz started form a single block that’s first plantings date back to 1898, and it has the concentration and power to prove it. The fruit is left on the vines long beyond traditional periods, allowing the intense flavors that characterize the wine, to develop. In true boutique style, only the highest quality fruit is selected for harvest. The fruit is fermented in a combination of large wooden fermenters and stainless steel tanks with routine foot stomping and pump overs over 2-3 weeks for maximum extraction. The lots are basket-pressed to old French barriques for a lengthy 24-month elevage where the wood acts as a blanket to soften the sine out and bring a beautiful touch of oxidation to the wine. Soil type: Primarily loam over red clay.