IDENTITY DOCUMENT

The Richardson Reserve Shiraz wines are produced from the most exceptional parcels of fruit as identified by the Blue Pyre-nees team; the same philosophy established in the 1990's to create exceptional Blue Pyrenees red wine as a tribute to the late Colin Richardson.This wine was vinified and then, matured in 28% new oak, before final blending and preparation for bottling.

Colour - Dark garnet heart, graduating to a lighte ruby hue.

Aroma - Warm, rich ripe fruit, showing elements of spice, liquorice, with a balanced hint of eucalypt. The power of the aroma is extended by high quality "vanilla" character that is delivered from the oak barrels and a trace of coconut from the proportion of American Oak used.

Flavour - The front of the palate displays ripe, luscious fruit leading to a mid-palate of beautifully balanced spiced fruit and vanilla from the oak which transitions to a firm, yet balanced acid line and soft integrated tannins extend to back palate to leave the wine lingering with wonderful persistence.