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Hemera EstateGrenache Shiraz Mataro Barossa Valley 2017
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Vintage Conditions
Vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
The grapes for all three varietals were sourced from our estate vineyard. The Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were picked at different times to maximise varietal expression of each grape variety and natural grape acidity.
Winemaking
Each grape variety was picked, fermented and matured separately in seasoned French and American oak barrels for nine months before careful barrel selection to maximise expression of each variety. The wine is neither fined, nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Garnet, dark core with pale rim
Aroma: Lifted aromas of wild raspberry, blueberry, violets and baking spices come to the fore.
Palate: Red fruits and spice from the Grenache are complemented with a juicy Shiraz red core and Mataro’s savoury finish, with plush, rounded tannins.
Technical Notes
95 points, Wine Showcase
95 points, Halliday 2020
93 points, Winefront Magazine
Bronze Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Varietal composition:50% Grenache,32%Shiraz,18% Mataro
Region (GI): Barossa Valley
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.71
TA: 5.9g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.21g/L
Bottled: 6 March 2017
Vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
The grapes for all three varietals were sourced from our estate vineyard. The Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were picked at different times to maximise varietal expression of each grape variety and natural grape acidity.
Winemaking
Each grape variety was picked, fermented and matured separately in seasoned French and American oak barrels for nine months before careful barrel selection to maximise expression of each variety. The wine is neither fined, nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Garnet, dark core with pale rim
Aroma: Lifted aromas of wild raspberry, blueberry, violets and baking spices come to the fore.
Palate: Red fruits and spice from the Grenache are complemented with a juicy Shiraz red core and Mataro’s savoury finish, with plush, rounded tannins.
Technical Notes
95 points, Wine Showcase
95 points, Halliday 2020
93 points, Winefront Magazine
Bronze Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Varietal composition:50% Grenache,32%Shiraz,18% Mataro
Region (GI): Barossa Valley
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.71
TA: 5.9g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.21g/L
Bottled: 6 March 2017
Vintage Conditions
Vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
The grapes for all three varietals were sourced from our estate vineyard. The Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were picked at different times to maximise varietal expression of each grape variety and natural grape acidity.
Winemaking
Each grape variety was picked, fermented and matured separately in seasoned French and American oak barrels for nine months before careful barrel selection to maximise expression of each variety. The wine is neither fined, nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Garnet, dark core with pale rim
Aroma: Lifted aromas of wild raspberry, blueberry, violets and baking spices come to the fore.
Palate: Red fruits and spice from the Grenache are complemented with a juicy Shiraz red core and Mataro’s savoury finish, with plush, rounded tannins.
Technical Notes
95 points, Wine Showcase
95 points, Halliday 2020
93 points, Winefront Magazine
Bronze Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Varietal composition:50% Grenache,32%Shiraz,18% Mataro
Region (GI): Barossa Valley
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.71
TA: 5.9g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.21g/L
Bottled: 6 March 2017
Vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
The grapes for all three varietals were sourced from our estate vineyard. The Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were picked at different times to maximise varietal expression of each grape variety and natural grape acidity.
Winemaking
Each grape variety was picked, fermented and matured separately in seasoned French and American oak barrels for nine months before careful barrel selection to maximise expression of each variety. The wine is neither fined, nor filtered.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Garnet, dark core with pale rim
Aroma: Lifted aromas of wild raspberry, blueberry, violets and baking spices come to the fore.
Palate: Red fruits and spice from the Grenache are complemented with a juicy Shiraz red core and Mataro’s savoury finish, with plush, rounded tannins.
Technical Notes
95 points, Wine Showcase
95 points, Halliday 2020
93 points, Winefront Magazine
Bronze Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Varietal composition:50% Grenache,32%Shiraz,18% Mataro
Region (GI): Barossa Valley
Winemaker: Jason Barrette
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
pH: 3.71
TA: 5.9g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.21g/L
Bottled: 6 March 2017
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeGrenache, Shiraz, Mataro
- Size750mL
- RegionBarossa Valley
- Current Vintage2017
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NameHemera Estate
- Wine MakerJason Barrette
- Food MatchDuck
- Vegan Friendlytrue
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
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James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2017
95 points James Halliday Wine Companion 2020
Each variety was separately vinified and matured for 9 months in used oak before blending and bottling. Excellent colour; a seriously good GSM, rich and supple, showing no sign of alcohol hear or dead fruit. Black, red and blue fruits are all on parade in military step with each other.
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