1878 Transcendence 2021 Shiraz

Growing Conditions

Some good rain events toward the end of winter and into the start of spring provided a good start to the growing season, with soil profiles observed at maximum moisture levels still at the start of November. Vines put on good strong early growth, with the emergence of inflorescence providing a positive insight of the potential yields

1878 Transcendence

Only the finest grapes from the old vineyards are selected for their optimal flavour, colour, acid, and tannin. After gentle destemming, the berries and juice are transferred to small open fermenters. Short, regular pump-overs during fermentation extract flavour, colour, and tannin. Our winemakers taste daily to decide the best pressing time. The wine then matures in a mix of new and aged French oak barrels for 16-18 months, ensuring perfect balance, extraction and integration of fruit with oak. The wine is then blended into a stainless steel tank in preparation for bottling.





Technical

13.5% Alcohol