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Shinas Estate 'The Guilty' Shiraz 2019
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Shinas Estate
2019 Shiraz Southeast Australia - Australia
THE GUILTY

Grapes: 100% Shiraz
Vineyard: Shinas Estate and select nearby vineyards
Vine Age: Varied: 18-68-years-old
Soil Type: Primarily sandy loam
Viticulture: Practicing biodynamic
Fermentation: Inoculated old oak fermenters and stainless-steel (100% destemmed)
Skin Contact: 2-3 weeks
Aging: 24 months in old French barriques
Alcohol: 15.7%
pH: 3.4
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L
Total SO2: 82 ppm
Total Production: 5,400 cases

About
This wine along with its deceased sibling, The Innocent (Viognier) is what started the rise
to illustrious fame and fortune for the  ... read more
Shelf Location — 87c
Size: 750mL (wine)
Alcohol by vol: 15.7%
Closure: Screw Cap
Store Item ID: #50754
Location at store: 87c
Item Description
Shinas Estate
2019 Shiraz Southeast Australia - Australia
THE GUILTY

Grapes: 100% Shiraz
Vineyard: Shinas Estate and select nearby vineyards
Vine Age: Varied: 18-68-years-old
Soil Type: Primarily sandy loam
Viticulture: Practicing biodynamic
Fermentation: Inoculated old oak fermenters and stainless-steel (100% destemmed)
Skin Contact: 2-3 weeks
Aging: 24 months in old French barriques
Alcohol: 15.7%
pH: 3.4
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L
Total SO2: 82 ppm
Total Production: 5,400 cases

About
This wine along with its deceased sibling, The Innocent (Viognier) is what started the rise
to illustrious fame and fortune for the Judge. The days of Shallow Creek Estate were
radically altered when new marketing and branding took over leaning on Georges legal
career. What never changed though was the source of this bold value until the demand
outstripped the supply. This estate bottled Shiraz started from a single block thats first
plantings date back to 1898 and it has the concentration and power to prove it. Today, the
demand for this wine has gone crazy like the Chinese thirst for DRC and George had to
finally begin sourcing fruit from nearby vineyards.
The grapes are picked when The Judge feels the grapes are at their maximum flavor and
density, often quite late. If it wasnt for The Judges deft hand and old, gnarly vines, the
grapes would surely succumb to a fateful ending. The soil and roots allow for this to occurs
and still maintain freshness in the wine.

Tasting Note
Inky ruby. The prettiness of violet and vanilla; the work of dense, ripe, inky plum; the
foundation of firm, grainy tannin. Its a well-built house, fitted and decorated. It is energetic
with plenty of dark berry and floral notes. Fine-grained tannins give shape to the long,
sappy, appealingly sweet finish
About Shinas Estate Vineyard
Shinas Estate is situated in the northwest region of Victoria. This region is known for its Mediterranean-like climate, classic wines and great food. The first vines were planted in the region in 1886 and by 1898 vine planting commenced on the estate. With eight generations of grape gowing and wine producing experience, as well as George Shinas' passion for perfection, he draws on time honored traditions to produce premium hand crafted wine.

Who is this George Shinas character? None other than your standard night court judge by evening and winemaker turned partying rockstar by day/weekend. The honorable George Shinas is truly the international man of mystery especially when partnered with his dynamic duo brethren and de facto winemaker, Stephen Black of Small Gully.

The vines here are gnarly and struggle to stay alive with what seems to be limitless drought and testy soils. George tends to them with the utmost care and love. His wines have developed a bit of a cult following in the US...and by cult, we mean closer to Heaven's Gate and Branch Davidians than Screaming Eagle or Coche-Dury.

His wines are smartly named after varying legalese terms...Guilty (Shiraz), Innocent (Viognier), Verdict (Cabernet Sauvignon), Sweet Justice (Moscato) and his bad ass reserve wine (Executioner). Prisoner it is not...this guy puts the prisoners away!!!
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