Barossa Valley, South Australia Shiraz

by Malica, Vanessa, Dale, Karim

Learn about the wine and pick a menu item

• Genetically similar to Syrah but has characteristic differences.
• Similar to grapes grown in the northern Rhone Valley.
• Red wine usually paired with beef, venison and lamb dishes.
• Oak, pepper and spices can be tasted on the palette.
• Food pairing: 28 Day Dry Aged New York Steak and Rack of Lamb
  • Pairs well with the lamb reduction and Dijon mustard custard.
  • The pepperiness of the wine will accent the gamey taste of the lamb and also the caramelization of the shallots in the bordelaise sauce.

Factors that affect wine plus an interesting fact

1. Grape variety
   1. Shiraz aged in oak
2. Soil
   1. Limestone, Clay or sand (very interesting because sand is a draining soil whereas clay retains moisture)
3. Physical location
   1. Barossa Valley
   2. South Australia
4. Climate
   1. Mediterranean, hot and dry with some cooling conditions from the ocean breeze.
   2. Topography: Flat Lands, Some Hill Plantings
   3. Lots of sunshine warmest region in Australia
   4. Spring (Sept.- Nov.) 18 rain days
   5. Summer (Dec.- Feb.) 8 rain days
   6. Autumn (Mar.- May) 14 rain days
   7. Winter (Jun.- Aug.) 29 rain days
5. Interesting fact
   1. Vintage Festival held every harvest season to celebrate wine vintage. The festival is 9 days long and there a different events held each day. Tons of activities for the children.
   2. Because of the concerns with water supply in the late 20^th and early 21^st They began using reverse osmosis by adding water to the must.

Taste– Black currants, black cherries, plum, blueberry. Accents of pepper and spice.