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