Witchmount Estate Shiraz 2013 CONFIRM 2013 VINTAGE

Shiraz Sunbury Victoria
The diligent efforts of Witchmount's dedicated viticultural team have placed Sunbury indelibly on the world of wine map, after claiming a significant gold medal win at the prestigious Rhone Valley Syrah du Monde. The excellence of Witchmount's superlative wines are based around parcels of closely managed Shiraz, cultivated by a grower who was raised amongst his vines and knows each planting intimately. A soundly structured, profoundly satisfying, classic style of Victorian, spiced plum, cool clime Shiraz.
Great wine begins in the vineyard and can only be achieved through respect for the land. Hand shoot positioning and close canopy managements are applied, exposing the vines to as much sunshine as possible, fully ripening the grapes as they develop intense, complex flavours. Grapes are crushed and destremmed into open fermenters, the desired level of colour and tannin extractions are achieved through a course of plunging and pumpovers, as temperatures peak to 30C. Upon completion of primary ferments, the skins are gently pressed and settled. Witchmount is sent for a year's maturation in a selection of French oak barrels before assemblage. Alcohol 14.5%
Deep, dense garnet red. Ripe berry fruit, cherries and apple notes, intergrated oak with pepper and spice overtones. A rich, full bodied palate packed with flavour, supported by a length of ripe grape tannins, closing gently on a supply chewy, fruit filled finish. Perfect with game or rose pink lamb, offers the structure to match game and all full flavoured red meats.
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Nestled between Melton and Taylors Lakes on Leakes Road in Rockbank is Witchmount Estate Winery, one of the regions most accomplished and formidable winemaking operations

Witchmount Estate has been making some of Victoria's most consistent quality driven wines for many years, winning numerous medals and trophys, particularly for Shiraz. The Witchmount brand has now consolidated its place within the Australian wine industry. The entire winemaking team are involved in many of the best Victorian food and wine events. You’ll find Witchmount Estate at the Werribee Harvest Picnic, Hanging Rock picnic, Victoria’s annual Olive Festival, and also at a short distance from Melbourne.

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Many hours are spent in the vineyard and winery in order to produce the finest wines possible. Heart and soul are poured into the vintage each year and have been rewarded with a multitude of trophies and awards from all over Australia and the world. The person directing the Witchmount team is Vigneron Tony Ramunno. Growing up on the property he knows every vine personally. Actively involved and overseeing all processes he has also employed a quality team of industry professionals to ensure the success of his dream.

Chief Winemaker Stephen Goodwin was successful in his field long before he joined us and he has worked at many of Australia’s best wineries including Seppelts Great Western and Baileys of Glenrowan. He is unsurpassed for both experience and skill as a winemaker and has been an integral part in the development and success of the exceptional Witchmount wines available today.

Winemaker’s assistant and jack-of-all-trades Adrian Marchioro has many years experience in a vast array of positions within the wine industry. Involved in everything from sales and marketing to special events and of course the dirty jobs around the estate, Adrian shows passion for all things Witchmount.

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Combine a beautiful winery with a rustic blue stone function and convention centre, rambling vineyards and years of experience in the wedding industry, and you have a unique venue. Witchmount’s charming courtyard, waterfall and gazebo, cellar rooms and lush gardens, adjoin some of Victoria's most picturesque vineyards.

One can choose from a comprehensive variety of Witchmount Estate wines for your reception, including the finest vintage series. Discuss your menu requirements with the vineyard’s winemaker for a recommendation, select from a number of delicious and innovative menus, and take full advantage of Witchmount Estate’s expertise.

Witchmount’s professional and courteous staff are devoted to ensuring the highest quality wines are produced each vintage. Situated within the exclusive wine growing appellation of Sunbury, Witchmount also makes the ideal venue away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The winemaking team treat their chosen vocation as a lifestyle and a mission of love.

"Gaye and Matt Ramunno operate Witchmount Estate in conjunction with its Italian restaurant and function rooms. Over 20 ha of vines have been established since 1991: varieties include nebbiolo, barbera, tempranillo and the rare northern Italian white grape picolit. The quality of the wines is consistently good, the prices very modest!" -James Halliday

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