Brave Faces Grenache Shiraz Mataro
Drinking beautifully now and will match all cuisines at the table. Grenache and Mataro matured in French barriques, whilst shiraz was matured seperately in 10% new French barriques and the rest in 1-4 year old French oak.
- €24.99
Drinking beautifully now and will match all cuisines at the table. Grenache and Mataro matured in French barriques, whilst shiraz was matured seperately in 10% new French barriques and the rest in 1-4 year old French oak.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Deep ripe dark aromas such as coffee blackk fruits and prunes |
| Palate | The palate starts very brooding with layers across the palate of juicy and generous fruits. There is a cut and sway of ripe fruits that rebound in the late palate with the defined mataro notes adding length and direction. |
| Colour | Dark Purple Colour |
Fact Sheet
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| Grape Variety | 74% Grenache 15% Shiraz 11% Mataro |
| Alcohol % | 14.3% ABV |
| Style | The Picture Series is our premium collection of varietal wines that deliver regional and varietal distinctiveness packaged under unique and irreverent names and personalities. |
| Estate/Producer | Two Hands Wines |
| Country | Australia |
| Region/AOC | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Making Techniques | The majority of the batches were destemmed and crushed to open top fermenters. The Shiraz was pumped over 3 times per day through the peak of fermentation, whereas the Grenache and Mataro, after a few days cold soak, were pumped over and plunged rigorously through the peak of fermentation. Average time 'on skins' was 15 days. The Grenache was again co-fermented with whole bunches to gain complexity and structure. All pressings were added back to free run. The Grenache and Mataro components were matured in older French hogsheads. The Shiraz was matured in 10% new French hogsheads an the balance in 1 to 4 year olf French oak. Time in oak was 14 months. |
| Closure | Screwcap |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now, up to 10 Years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Wine Spectator 91 Points | Firm with a strong peppery character that plays against the dark currant and blueberry flavours, peristing into a beautifully focused, tightly framed finish. Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro.' |