Brown Brothers Patricia Reserve Shiraz 2001
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Grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards throughout Victoria, Australia, including Brown Brothers Banksdale and Milawa vineyards
Grape Varieties
89% Shiraz, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Mondeuse, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification
Following malolactic fermentation, different parcels of the wine spend varying time in new oak; between 12 and 15 months. A range of oak types are used, with 87.7% in American barriques and puncheons and 12.3% in French barriques. The wine is bottled with an alcohol of 14.3%, a pH of 3.52 and an acid level of 6.2 gr/l
Color
Deep, saturated black/red
Bouquet
Aromas of blackberry, plum, mocha, cloves and cinnamon
Taste
Typical full, soft, rich Shiraz structure, with smoky oak nuances, spicy flavors and firm tannins
Serving Suggestions
A perfect accompaniment to grilled rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary, traditional cassoulet and beef and mushroom dishes
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At Brown Brothers, located in northeast Victoria, mainland Australia's most southern wine region, the focus has always been on the winery's roots and the quality in the bottle. This philosophy is embodied in the company's motto "Nothing but the wine."
Brown Brothers owns 1,450 acres of vineyards and sources its grapes from five sites situated across a variety of climate, terrain and soil. These vineyards range from cool, high altitude areas to warm, dry valleys, allowing the winery to identify the perfect microclimate in which to nurture each varietal.
In 1989, Brown Brothers launched its pioneering Kindergarten Winery to mark the 100th anniversary of the family's first vintage. An enologist's dream, this state-of-the-art mini-winery is devoted to developing new viticultural techniques, enabling the winemaking team to experiment with several small batches of different grape varieties from various vineyard sites.