Mount Monster Shiraz 2015
$1399each
$167DOZEN
WineryMount Monster
Fruit Shiraz
Regions Limestone Coast
  South Australia
Each $13.99
$167.00
Currently out of stock
By winemaking supremo Ben Riggs, the sole objective at Mt Monster is to produce the best possible from a unique site. The pursuit of great wine can be seen in the meticulous management of the vineyard. Low crop yields and small grape bunches of intense flavour are the aim. Vine balance and reduced vigor are achieved, the harvest is commenced only when fruit reaches full flavour development. Mount Monster is assembled from select barrels of estate grown Shiraz, which can best demonstrate the intensity of fruit balanced by an integration of oak.
Planted on own rootstock and located in the Padthaway valley, which is comprised of rich Terra rosa soils, Mount Monster enjoys excellent sun exposure, producing grapes of optimum flavour, colour and tannin development. Warm summer days are moderated each evening by coastal winds that cool the vines and result in a longer ripening period. Grapes are vinified in static fermenters at controlled temperatures to retain varietal aromatics. Upon completion, batches are held on skins for up to ten days, extracting soft fleshy tannins and building structure. A frugal treatment of French and American oak ensures maximum retention of upfront fruit character in the finished wine. Alcohol 14.5%
TASTING NOTES
Rich purple colour. Ripe blackberry and plum nose, floral notes, satsuma plum and soft scented fruits. Subtle oak use adds complexity and provides structural framework whilst allowing primary Shiraz characters to shine through. Varietal fruit driven palate, with cherry/ berry fruit and spice flavours. Fine, soft tannins complement the spice/ berry flavours and provide support on a generous, mouthfilling finish.
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About the Mount Monster Winery
Since 1851, five generations of the Bryson family have been involved in agriculture and the unique and fertile land of South Australia
Mt. Monster is synonymous with premium wines grown to the Padthaway region being awarded over 80 medals in International and Australian Wine shows in recent years. The vineyards are planted on their own rootstock to some of the world’s oldest mineral rich soils and in the most temperate of maritime climates. The Mt. Monster vineyard consistently produces excellent fruit quality from low yielding vines. Only the best parcels of fruit are carefully selected and utilized for the Mt. Monster label. Great attention to detail is paid, the integration of fruit flavours and fine oak barrels helps produce classic handcrafted wine styles. The wines express full varietal flavours, taking full advantage of the Padthaway’s maritime climate with its long slow ripening season and unique soils. Mount Monster»