The Afternoon Show with Dave Charles 📻

2019 THUNDERSTONE RED Delicate perfume and intricate aromatics. Prominent red berry fruits, cherries and savoury spices. The palate is medium-bodied brimming with freshness and juicy red fruits. Hints of sweet spice and lacy tannins gives this wine a soft finish. ANALYSIS Alcohol (%/vol): 13.67% Total acid (g/l): 5.77 g/L Residual sugar (g/l): 2.33 g/L pH: 3.69 BOTTLES PRODUCED 26 400 VINIFICATION The grapes are hand harvested in the morning. Approximately 30% of the Shiraz grapes are either whole bunch fermented or co-fermented with some added whole bunches. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault remains whole berry ferments. During the 7- 10 days of fermentation the wines are pumped over up to three times a day. Some of the grapes receive extended skin contact after fermentation before it is pressed and racked to barrel. The wine is matured in French oak barrels for up to 18 months, before blending and bottling. 40% Cinsault 35% Syrah 25% Cabernet Sauvignon W.O. Coastal