MONT DESTIN Passioné 2009
finest red blend
Platter Rating:
4˝ Stars
TASTING NOTES
68% Shiraz, 13% Cinsaut, 13% Mourvedre, 6% Grenache - A plush,
velvety red colour leads into notes of dense cassis, rich concentrated blackberry,
with hints of mint chocolate, cinnamon and pencil shavings. Concentrated mouth filling
flavours of red and blackberry fruits, interlaced with creamy dark chocolate and a long,
lingering finish.
VINIFICATION
The grapes for this delicious blend, were handpicked and transported to the cellar in small
lug boxes. On arrival at the winery, the bunches underwent sorting on a vibrating table,
followed by destemming, then further hand sorting to remove any remaining stems. This
attention to detail ensured that only the highest quality berries were lightly crushed
into a satellite tank which was hoisted and opened above a stainless steel fermentation
tank. Inoculation with a French yeast was made after a three day cold soak. Fermentation
was slow and gentle. The wine matured for 21 months in first, second and third fill French oak barrels.
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.98 vol %
Total Acidity: 5.9g/L
PH 3.35
Residual Sugar 5.8 g/L
VOLUME PRODUCED
12 barrels
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