Vintage:2003
Regional Appellation: Western Australia
Grape Variety: Shiraz 100%
Oak Maturation: 50% held for 12 Months 80% in new American oak & 20% Nevers & Vosges French oak with 50% Vinified in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date: August 2004
Cellaring Potential: 2-4 Years

FRUIT
Grown in the deep gravel and red loam of the high country of the valley, the fruit was picked from low cropping vines that developed intense colour and varietal flavours.

WINE MAKING
This wine was subjected to a balanced combination of both Cold and Long Skin Maceration. The two components were run-off separately into barrels to finish Alcoholic & Malolactic Fermentation. The wines then remained on lees for a further six months to generate charred and earthy characters.

ASSESSMENT
Colour: Deep garnet red with purple edges
Nose: Strong Vanilla scented oak, plummy fruit with Earthy/ Liquorice complexity
Palate: Wild berry, spice and bramble like flavours
Recommended Cuisine: Rillettes, rib-eye Beef on the bone, Duck, Venison, rare Kangaroo, matured cheddars, blue cheeses and very dark chocolate!

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WINDSHAKER Carnelian
A special wine with an unusual name.

Carnelian, black grape variety developed in and specifically for California by Dr H.P. Olmo of DAVIS. It is the result of taking a 1936 crossing of Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon and crossing that with Grenache. It was released in 1972 and was supposed to be a hot-climate Cabernet but too many of the Grenache characteristics predominate to make it easy to pick. - Adapted definition from the Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson 1997

Some years ago while visiting a friends vineyard and tasting a wine referred to as “Sangiovese” Rob Moltoni (the owner of WindshakeR Ridge) was so impressed that he planted some on his own property. In the year that followed, while enjoying some wine with a fellow grower who had also planted the same vines, a debate regarding the origins and authenticity of the so called Sangiovese developed , and so it was decided to have the vines DNA tested. The results showed that the vines in question were not “Sangiovese” at all but a little known variety called “Carnelian”. Determined that if the wine tasted so good others would enjoy it whatever it was called, Moltoni ploughed on and as a result we now enjoy a delicious red wine with plenty of fruit and soft grain tannins that can be enjoyed immediately on opening the bottle. Over the last few years WindshakeR's Carnelian has enjoyed good press and several awards from well respected wine shows including:

Silver – Perth Royal Wine Show 2005(2004 Vintage)
Bronze – Swan Valley Wine Growers Wine Show 2005(2004 Vintage)
Bronze – Qantas Mt Barker Wine Show 2005
**** Best Buy Recommendation – Winestate Magazine 2005(2003 Vintage)
86 points Recommendation – Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2005(2003 Vintage)
Recommendation – Halina Young, - Perth Woman Magazine 2005(2003 Vintage)

Next time you want a red wine that breaks from the normal yet has broad appeal , and a story to tell, ask for a WindshakeR Carnelian. Cheers!