Our Wines
2007 Woodstock 'The Stocks' Shiraz
Background
Named after a set of medieval wooden leg stocks which stand in the town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England, 'The Stocks' Shiraz is Woodstock's flagship wine. This single vineyard Shiraz is made from 31 rows of low yielding vines, planted circa 1900 on a sandy north slope of Woodstock Estate.
Winemaking
The vines are inspected thoroughly during veraison; exposed bunches are removed to prevent sun burn and the canopies reduced to ensure perfect ripening. Ideally, each remaining bunch will have about 2 leaves between them and the sun. Yields are deliberately kept low (average about 3 bottles per vine) and the vineyard essentially dry grown resulting in intense concentration of flavour. The Shiraz fruit is harvested at night to preserve the delicate berry flavours. The grapes are then crushed and cold soaked for 24 hours before fermentation in small open fermenters and hand plunged twice daily. The wine is then aged in carefully selected French and American oak barrels in a temperature controlled cellar for up to 18 months. Each barrel is monitored, and only the finest selected to continue the lineage of Woodstock 'The Stocks' Shiraz.
The Wine
The 2007 ‘The Stocks’ Shiraz is a complex wine with layers of aromas and flavours which continue to evolve in the tasting glass, and in the cellar. Pure dark berries, dates and currants intermingle with dark chocolate, cedar and hints of vanilla. Fruit richness balanced with sturdy tannin structure will reward 10 or more years of patient cellaring as those layers open up.
Serving Suggestion
Slow braised beef cheeks served with parsnip puree and crunchy deep fried leek.
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Winemakers
Scott Collett & Ben Glaetzer
Varietal Composition
100% Shiraz
Bottling Date
SEPTEMBER 2010
Technical Data
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.47
Acidity 6.76 g/L
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
