Zema Estate Shiraz 2017 (Coonawarra)

Coonawarra is renowned for its remarkable ‘terra rossa’ soil, a thin metre band of soil over laying a deep formation of limestone. The Zema family is proudly traditional in its approach to vineyard practices, favouring hand pruning and limited irrigation to maximise fruit quality. These practices are enhanced by the family’s three strategically selected prime vineyard locations, capitalising on the regions subtle climatic variations.

The Estate Range of wines are vibrant expressions of varietal flavour.

The 2017 Estate Shiraz was made from fruit which was harvested at its optimum maturity. The wine was fermented for 7 days under controlled temperatures in a combination of rotary and static fermenters. Maturation for 15 months in small French and American oak barrels has assisted in the development of a wine that shows vibrancy and richness.

Well-structured with outstanding depth of fruit, this wine while drinking well now will continue to gain complexity and offers excellent cellaring potential.