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SOUTHERN ÉMIGRÉ
Flagship wine, produced only in exceptional vintages.
Mr David Pettavel, a Swiss grape grower and winemaker emigrated southwards to Australia to pioneer grape growing and winemaking in Geelong. Mr David Pettavel established the first vineyards in the Geelong region and began the development of a vibrant industry for the region.
2004 Southern ÉMIGRÉ Shiraz Viognier
Alcohol: 14.5%, Closure: Natural cork
Blend Shiraz 95% Viognier 5%
Grapes from our 15 year old Shiraz vineyard, harvested at peak flavour development were crushed to open fermenters. Harvested on the same day, our Viognier grapes were lightly pressed and the wet skins combined with selected batches of Shiraz for co-fermentation. Pressed to 100% new French oak barrels, the wine spent eighteen months in oak before blending and bottling. This is a full bodied, complex and textured wine displaying spicy red berry fruit and fine grain integrated oak characters. Vibrant perfumed floral aromas and the soft silky tannin texture of the Viognier will be the dominant character in the wines youth, with textured spice and red fruit characters of the Shiraz emerging with time. Ideal for long term cellaring. Decant before serving.
Tasting Notes (PDF)
2005
2005 Southern ÉMIGRÉ Shiraz
Alcohol: 14.5%, Closure: Screw cap
Tasting Notes (PDF)
2005
Pettavel Winery & Restaurant
65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216, Australia
Telephone 61 3 52661120 Facsimile 61 3 52661140