Basket Pressed Shiraz

Cape Grace Basket Pressed Shiraz is handpicked in the cool of the morning from a single vineyard at Wilyabrup in Margaret River.

The grapes are destemmed and placed into two open fermenters, where they are inoculated with a Rhône yeast. During fermentation the juice is hand plunged up to four times daily.

After extended maceration on skins, the wine is drained and basket pressed to tank for malolactic fermentation, which helps soften its acidity. It then matures for 12 months in new and seasoned French oak.

Ruby purple, Cape Grace Basket Pressed Shiraz has rich dark fruit notes and red berry acidity. Plush tannins provide balance and length. Cellaring potential is seven years.