E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2006

Growing Area	Barossa Valley
Grape Variety	Shiraz
Winemaker	Stuart Bourne
Food Suggestion	Enjoy with full flavoured cheese, rich red meat dishes or simply by itself after decanting.
Growing Area	Barossa Valley
Alcohol	15.0%
pH	3.28
Acidity	7.2 g/litre

Background Information

Fruit for the E&E Black Pepper Shiraz comes from carefully selected parcels of fruit grown in the Barossa Valley. Fruit is chosen for its exceptional quality and concentration of flavour. The close relationship between winemaker and vigneron ensures that E&E will continue to build on its reputation as a flagship Barossa Valley Shiraz.

The Wine

Deep earthen red, purple hue. Lifted aromas of bright, dark berry fruits. A rich, mouthfilling palate of ripe fruit, concentrated flavour, firm but fine tannin with excellent length of flavour. Subtle, complimentary oak rounds out an intense and rewarding mouth feel.

Winemaker's Comments

2006 was an excellent vintage. Late winter and early spring rains gave healthy canopies with moderate to low yields. A warm to hot and dry summer meant the fruit harvested was ripe and flavour filled when picked. Matured for 18 months in half French, half American oak barriques, of which 25% were new. Bottle aged prior to release. Another release of an iconic Barossa Shiraz.

Awards and Accolades

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	James Halliday Wine Companion 2012 92 points View Editorial EDITORIAL: Bright colour; developed mocha, blackberry, black olive, bitter chocolate and leather bouquet; the palate is dense and full of rich fruitcake flavours, with vibrant acidity providing zest on the finish.
	Winestate Magazine 4 Stars View Editorial EDITORIAL: March 2011 New Releases, Shiraz. Earthy/savoury nose with nice fruit cake-like characters. Palate still young and lively, with juicy fruit flavours and very fine tannic backbone.
	Barossa Wine Show Silver View Editorial EDITORIAL: Class 11 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage 2006 & Older