Planting his first wines in the Barossa in 1859, William Salter meticulously kept a journal to record all of his vineyard and winemaking activities - including techniques that are still used to make Saltram wines today. The release of "The Journal" is a tribute to Salter's attention to detail and his quest to make the best Shiraz under the Saltram name. A blend of Barossa Valley and Eden Valley Shiraz which was matured for twenty months in new and seasoned French oak barrels.
Note: The tasting note reflects the wine when it was tasted in 2005 upon its release. It has since evolved and developed further complexity following years of careful bottle maturation in our cellars.
Our winemaking team have recently tasted this wine and confirmed its condition. It is drinking beautifully today showcasing intriguing aged characteristics that can only be derived with the passage of time.
Varietal | Shiraz |
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Vintage | 2005 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Barossa Valley |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Cork |
Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
Gold Outstanding | 2012 International Wine & Spirit Competition |
Gold | 2010 Barossa Wine Show |
Silver | 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition |
Bronze | 2010 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge |
Bronze | 2011 Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show |
Aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and spice. Deep, alluring and continually evolving in the glass.
The luscious palate is layered with concentrated berry flavours and hints of spice; textural tannins combined with the subtle oak give extraordinary length and depth. A beguiling wine with layers, facets and ever-changing complexities.
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
2005 saw a solid budburst and fruit set, followed by favourable growing conditions. Harvest was early by about two weeks but temperate conditions allowed for steady, continuous ripening. Warm, dry conditions prevailed during the harvest period culminating in Barossa Shiraz vineyards laden with grapes of exceptional flavour and structure.