Royal Phoenix Fortified Shiraz 2017

Overview: The sun filled Goulburn Valley region produces intense varietal fruit with excellent structure. The Ulupna vineyard is situated on a small, distinctive site with the cooling influence of the Murray River and the alluvial soils, which are steeped in Red Gum and Peppercorn tree relics. As well as reflecting the landscape that it comes from, it is also a reflection of the people who made it. Long time residents in Australia and Europe, the Ulupna team brings European awareness and sensitivities into an Australian context. 

Viniviticultural Details: The grapes were picked very late in the season to gain both a richness of fruit and higher than normal sugar level.  Part way through the fermentation a high quality, young brandy spirit was added.  The wine was then aged as with the other Royal Phoenix wines.

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz from Ulupna’s own vineyard in the Goulburn Valley, Central Victoria 

Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 19%, Residual Sugar: 80.59g/L, pH: 3.53

Eye: Medium ruby colour with garnet hues. 

Nose: Elegant aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, liqueur chocolate plums with hints of toast and vanilla underneath. 

Palate: An elegant lighter bodied vintage port style with ripe berries and cherries on the palate.  The soft, high quality spirit supports the fruit and gives a clean dry finish.

Food Matches: Coffee or sticky date pudding

Awards: 

2015 Sakura Japan Women’s Awards – Gold (2010 vintage)

2017 International Wine Contest Bucharest - Silver (2010 vintage)