COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Paulett Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pauletts Polish Hill River Shiraz 2017 is a 100% Shiraz from the Polish Hill River region of the Clare Valley, South Australia. Paulett Wines, a family-owned and operated estate since 1983, emphasizes wines that are a true expression of vintage and terroir. The Polish Hill River site is known for its unique characteristics, contributing to the wine's profile. The 2017 growing season was marked by a cool, wet start followed by mild, dry conditions leading up to harvest, influencing the final wine.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Paulett Wines has been dry-grown and has not irrigated since 1999.
Fact 02
Some vines at the Polish Hill River site are over 100 years old.
Fact 03
The winery is renowned for its Rieslings, with one vintage earning 'Best Riesling in the World' accolades.
Fact 04
Paulett Wines is committed to sustainable viticulture, using clover and medics as natural mulch.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pauletts Polish Hill River Shiraz 2017 underwent a winemaking process that began with machine and hand harvesting. The grapes were de-stemmed and subjected to a three-day cold soak before fermentation in open fermenters. Fermentation lasted approximately seven days, with a twice-daily pump-over technique employed for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine was matured in French oak casks for 14 months. Paulett Wines practices sustainable viticulture, including dry-growing vines and using natural mulches.
