The Glen Isla Estate wine is being produced at Darlington Estate
by experienced winemaker John Griffiths, who is well known in the
Perth Region for his production of excellent reds.
The following notes summarise the 2001 Shiraz, which was kept
in American oak for 10 months and bottled in January 2002 and
has an alcohol content of 14%.
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Appearance
Bright, deep garnet garnet - purple
edges - youthful.
Nose
Good varietal fruit - black currant
- raspberry - elegant spice.
Well balanced with American oak.
Palate
Smooth - elegant - balanced -
good length.
Intense varietal fruit - black currant
- raspberry.
Well balanced fruit, oak and soft
tannins.
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The wine is suitable for cellaring for 5 years and also for
early drinking.
There is a combined elegance, balance and density of fruit flavours,
consistent with long morning and afternoon twilights experienced
in the deep valley situation. No sign of coarseness or imbalance
sometimes seen in Western Australian reds, due to more direct
sun exposure than the vines need.
Production of Pinot Noir Methode Champagnoise is expected to
commence in 2003.
