COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
ECK Wines
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Heathcote Shiraz No 4 by ECK Wines is a red still wine from the Heathcote region of Australia, vintage 2022. It is made from 100% Shiraz grapes. The Heathcote region is distinguished by its ancient Cambrian soils, which are highly regarded for producing Shiraz with significant depth and structure. ECK Wines aims to showcase the varietal character and regional expression in their winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Heathcote's Cambrian soil is over 500 million years old.
Fact 02
Shiraz is Australia's most planted red grape variety.
Fact 03
The region is known for producing age-worthy Shiraz.
Fact 04
ECK Wines focuses on single-vineyard or small-batch expressions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Heathcote Shiraz No 4 by ECK Wines begins with the careful selection and harvesting of ripe Shiraz grapes. The fruit is typically destemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation, often in temperature-controlled vessels to manage extraction and preserve aromatics. Extended maceration may be employed to develop the wine's structure and tannin profile. Following fermentation, the wine is likely aged, potentially in oak barrels, to further develop complexity and integrate flavors before bottling.
