The Opportunist Shiraz Appellation_Riverina real ales or casked whisky

real ales or casked whisky

whose Jurassic limestone/clay vineyards produce Chardonnay grapes from vines of an average age of 30 years

and allows elevated notes of vanilla and caramel to really stand up in cocktails

30% of the wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 6-8 months before final blending in stainless steel tanks

Veneto's Casalforte then provide the minimum ageing of 12 months in oak to bring a red wine exuding Italian elegance

The Opportunist Shiraz Appellation_Riverina real ales or casked whiskyThis Shiraz from Langhorne Creek in South Australia uses grapes picked on the way up to ripeness to help create a freshness. They come from three separate blocks of the same vineyard, where the soil mix of sandy loam and darker red soils bring moderate fertility, low to moderate yields and long ripening periods. Treatment in 100% French and American oak for 8 months increases texture and varietal expression. An energetic, vibrant nose of herbal