Copper Trail Shiraz 2012 Museum Release
Annie's Lane
Copper Trail Shiraz 2012 Museum Release
Overview
Overview
The Copper Trail’ was a route forged by prospectors following the discovery of Copper at Burra in the late 1840s. The Copper Trail passed through the Clare Valley just south of Watervale - through land on which the vineyards of Annie's Lane today produce some of the region's finest wines.
'Copper Trail' Shiraz is Annie's Lane's flagship wine. This wine is hand crafted to reflect the very best of the Clare Valley. Exceptional grapes grown in esteemed vineyards surrounding Sevenhill and Watervale were hand selected for their expressive regional flavours and characteristics.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Clare Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | 2024-2042 |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Trophy & Gold | 2015 International Wine Challenge |
| Gold | 2014 Perth Royal Wine Show |
| Gold | 2014 Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
| Gold | 2014 Royal Hobart Wine Show |
| Gold | 2015 Cowra Wine Show |
| Silver Outstanding | 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition |
| Silver Outstanding | 2015 International Wine & Spirit Competition |
| Silver | 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards |
| Silver | 2015 Graphix Labels & Packaging Great Australian Shiraz Challenge |
| Silver | 2015 Cairns Wine Show |
| Silver | 2014 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge |
| Silver | 2015 Rutherglen Wine Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Clare Valley, South Australia
South Australia’s stunning Clare Valley is an enigma. Its ability to produce full-bodied reds and delicately floral Rieslings under a continental climate makes it famous for wines of intensity and balance (its secret is cool afternoon breezes to slow down ripening).
Vintage Conditions
The fruit for the 2012 Copper Trail was sourced from 2 regions within the Clare Valley - Armagh and Sevenhill. A very warm August gave way to an early bud break, however this was somewhat stalled by a cool period during the second week of September. Spring rainfall was average with well-spaced rain events to keep the vines growing evenly.
January was warm without being extreme leading into February where temperatures were 2 degrees below the average. This cooler weather slowed the vines maturity and concentrated flavours. Temperatures continued to be below average in March allowing for grape flavour concentration and acid retention.