Zema Estate Shiraz 2019 (Coonawarra)

Coonawarra is renowned for its remarkable ‘terra rossa’ soil, a thin one-metre band of soil overlaying 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 region’s subtle climatic variations.

This wine was made from fruit that was harvested at its optimum maturity, and then fermented on skins for 10 days under controlled temperatures using a combination of static, pulse air and rotary fermenters. Maturation for 15 months in French and American oak Hogshead barrels has assisted in the development of a wine that shows vibrancy and richness.