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| Vinification Cool fall weather delayed ripening which allowed us to extend hang time. The long hang time enhanced fruit character and colour, which is evident in this fruit forward, intense Shiraz. These grapes were harvested on October 22nd at 24.6 Brix from our Bullpine vineyard located in Oliver. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winemaking We fermented in small open top fermenters and conducted three punch downs per day to increase skin to juice contact. The fermentation temperature was 20-29C. Rover was aged 18 months in oak; 60% in French oak, 40% was American oak. To enhance the aromatics and ripe fruit of the Shiraz, 5% Viognier was blended in. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aroma / Bouquet / Nose The See Ya Later Ranch series of wines was created in the spirit of Major Hugh Fraser, the ranch's original owner and first to plant grapes on Hawthorne Mountain. Named after one of the Major’s faithful companions; Rover is a distinctive and outgoing blend of Shiraz & Viognier; displaying powerful, rich, and complex spicy aromas of plums, cherries and blueberries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and Wine Pairing Make no bones about it, this wine begs to be paired with BBQ spare ribs, grilled steak, and rich pastas. Share with faithful friends | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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