COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1999
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Rosemount Estate
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 1999 Rosemount Estate Balmoral Syrah is a 100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia. It is the flagship red wine of Rosemount Estate, a producer established in 1974 known for its commitment to quality and accessible wines. The grapes are sourced from old vines, some exceeding a century in age, from the historic Seaview vineyard. This wine is recognized for blending the distinctive characteristics of McLaren Vale with influences reminiscent of the Northern Rhône, representing a pinnacle of the estate's red winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines for this wine are estimated to be up to 100 years old.
Fact 02
It's considered an exemplar of Syrah, bridging Australian fruit with Rhône-like complexity.
Fact 03
Rosemount Estate was named Winery of the Year at the San Francisco International Wine Competition in 1999.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 1999 Rosemount Estate Balmoral Syrah is produced from 100% Shiraz grapes sourced from old vines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. The winemaking process involves aging the wine for two years in a combination of new French and American oak barrels (60/40 split). This extended oak maturation is a key technique that contributes to the wine's structure, complexity, and texture. The selection of fruit from "tiny, perfect parcels" suggests a focus on vineyard quality and optimal ripeness at harvest.
