Lynx SMG 2017
Cultivar:
- 70% Shiraz
- 15% Mourvèdre
- 15% Grenache
Tasting notes:
- A rich, full bodied wine with rich peppery spice, liquorice and forest floor.
- Distinctively Shiraz-like with barnyard notes and anise, it is however softened with delicate floral and dark fruit notes on the pallet.
- Pair with Cranberry and Arugula Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Winemaking notes:
- Harvested early in the morning and allowed to cold soak for 5 days at 11˚C.
- Temperature was then raised to 18˚C to allow for partial natural fermentation.
- Punch downs every 5 hours during fermentation.
- Post ferment maceration of 9 days.
After the harvesting of the grapes the must has been cold soaked for 7 days at a temperature of 7°C. Thereafter it was fermented for 8 days in open concrete tanks with 5 punch downs a day. Finally, the must was oaked for 12 months in French, European and American (20%) oak, 30% new oak, 20% second fill and the rest an even split between third to fifth fill barrels. Shortly before bottling the components where chosen and blended.
Oaking regime:
Aged for 12 Months in French and European Oak.
Storability
Perfect to enjoy now and can age a further 4-6 years.
Platters Wine Guide: 86 Points
Lynx SMG 2017
HK$1,024.00Price
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