The Journal 150th Anniversary Shiraz 2005 Gift Box Museum Release

Saltram

The Journal 150th Anniversary Shiraz 2005 Gift Box Museum Release

Saltram

The Journal 150th Anniversary Shiraz 2005 Gift Box Museum Release

RRP (750 mL)
$175.00
750 mL
$130.00
6 x 750 mL
$780.00
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Overview

Overview

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
Vintage 2005
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Volume 750 mL
Closure Cork
Alc/Vol 14.5%
Peak Drinking Enjoy Now

Awards and Accolades

Awards and Accolades

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

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

Aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and spice. Deep, alluring and continually evolving in the glass.

Flavours and Palate

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.

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Map of South Australia

Barossa Valley, South Australia

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.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

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.

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