Zema Estate Shiraz 2018 (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 Shiraz was made from fruit which was harvested at its optimum maturity, then fermented for 7 days under controlled temperatures in a combination of rotary and static fermenters. Maturation for 15 months in French and American Hogshead barrels has assisted in the development of a wine that shows vibrancy and richness.