{"product_id":"kaesler-old-vine-shiraz-2022","title":"Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of three incredible Kaesler estate “old” estate grown vineyards located around the winery. This wine was matured in a combination of new and season French Oak Puncheons for 16 months. The Old Vine Shiraz is elegant, balanced, and complex; the hallmarks of Kaesler Shiraz, with rich, black fruits and delicate tannins.\n\nVINTAGE CONDITIONS\nWinter rainfall for 2021 was 48% above average. The wet winter was welcomed after 3 dry years. Maximum temperatures were below average for the beginning of the growing season; however, the latter half was warmer providing good ripening conditions. A hailstorm on the 28th of October severely damaged some vines, fortunately most recovered and secondary shoots grew however, they were typically less fruitful than primary shoots which resulted in lower yields in some varieties.\n\nWINEMAKING\nComing from Three vineyards of our favorite of Kaesler Old vine and Barringtons old vines, all fruit is hand harvested in-order to be sure we only get the best of the bunches, with no shriveled or sunburnt berries. Fermentation typically lasts 8 to 10 days, and the pump over routine will change daily to be sure we are not over working the ferment. at pressing the free run is taken off and the skins are lightly pressed in order to keep the tannins soft. After two days of settling, the wine is then racked to French puncheons. Time in barrel will be determined by the wine; this year it was 16 months duration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaesler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46456994431224,"sku":"14333","price":112.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2712\/5752\/files\/KaeslerOldVineShirazNV.png?v=1747273955","url":"https:\/\/checkout.reservecellar.com.au\/products\/kaesler-old-vine-shiraz-2022","provider":"Reserve Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}