Wine Name
‘Quarterback’ Red Wine
Production
4500 Cases
Appelation
McLaren Vale South Australia
Average Yield
Cabernet, 3.5 tonnes per acre
Shiraz, 4 tonnes per acre
Grenache, 4 tonnes per acre
Merlot, 3.5 tonnes per acre
Vines age from 45 years and oldest, 80 years
Harvest
Very late February and March depending on the fruit variety
Maturation Vessels
Aged 18 months in 85% French Oak and 15% American Oak 225 Litre French Barriques, 20% new and 80% second use
Varietal(s)
32% Shiraz, 28% Grenache, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot
Vinification
Fermented in small open five tonne fermenters
Ferment time
7 to 10 days on skins
Residual Sugar
3.1g/l
T/A
6.87 g/l
Alc/Vol
15.0%
Type of Closure
Screw cap
