Rosemount Orange Shiraz 2000

The area surrounding the town of Orange in New South Wales is emerging as one of Australia's most exciting quality food and wine growing regions. Rosemount's Orange vineyard is located in the foothills of Mount Canobolas, at 875m - 900m above sea level, enjoying a highly individual ultra-cool climate environment in which to grow premium wine grapes. The cool, clear summer days ripen fruit to perfection whilst the low night-time temperatures lock in natural acids and stabilise colour and tannins in the red varieties.

Planted in 1989, the vineyard is located on an excellent mix of red volcanic and loess soils. It is vertically trellised to optimise sunlight exposure. This unique site yields lively, expressive fruit, which shows its finely chiselled structure of crisp natural acidity in the resultant wines.

Vibrant ruby red. The nose is tightly structured with dark cherry and spice aromas melding with notes of white pepper and clove. The palate clearly demonstrates the cool climate nature of this wine with a refined character and well-defined structure. Initial flavours of dark cherry and plum evolve to display elements of Liquorice and Cinnamon. Fine-grained tannins and well-integrated French oak support the fruit and help ensure a long, savoury finish. Food Matches: Ideally suited to Lamb, Duck & Game, Cheese.