COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Heartland Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Heartland Shiraz 2019 is a 100% Shiraz from the Langhorne Creek region of South Australia. Founded in the late 1990s by a group including winemaker Ben Glaetzer, Heartland Wines focuses on fruit from regions like Langhorne Creek. The 2019 vintage was noted for being trouble-free and high-quality, with cooler temperatures contributing to the wine's character. The winery employs practices such as natural soil enrichment using goats and stringent water controls.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Heartland Wines uses goats for natural soil enrichment and weed control.
Fact 02
The winery's philosophy is summed up as 'Don't mess it up.'
Fact 03
Langhorne Creek is one of South Australia's oldest wine regions.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage benefited from cooler-than-average temperatures.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Heartland Shiraz 2019 is produced from 100% Shiraz grapes that are de-stemmed and crushed. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with the grape cap being pumped over twice daily for ten days. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for twelve months in older oak barrels, including French and American hogsheads. The producer, Heartland Wines, emphasizes vineyard care and a philosophy of minimal intervention, with sustainable practices like using goats for soil enrichment and implementing stringent water controls.
