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HEAD OVER HEELS
BLACK SHIRAZ
Established by Bob & Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres. The heart of Berton Vineyards is their own personal plot in a sub-region of Eden Valley in South Australia. This idyllic property sits at 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills except for the Chardonnay block which is anything but gentle!!
The first vines were planted in that spring ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay but without any permanent water. It was not until 1998, after the new dam was filled, that the vines finally had a decent drink!!!
With all this, the vines struggled through their impressionable years. Lots of love and attention, but the lack of water really retarded their growth, so much so that a Swedish friend jokingly told them that they had planted a bonsai vineyard.The name stuck and later became the name of their premium Shiraz. With the good rainfall in High Eden, the vines are in great condition these days, but they still remember the early days every time they open a bottle of the Bonsai.
After the dam was full they were able to follow on and plant Cabernet Sauvignon and lastly some Sauvignon Blanc. The Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are now growing happily amongst big white rocks on ancient podsolic soils which really makes driving trellis posts interesting, but that's another story!!!!
HEAD OVER HEELS BLACK SHIRAZ
Grapes: Shiraz 97%, Other 3%
Region: South Eastern Australia
Tasting Notes: Deep crimson in colour, the nose is powerful and has aromas of ripe plums, blackberries, toast, vanilla and nutmeg. The palate is full flavoured and long with blueberries, blackberries, black fig, liquorice and spice. Alcohol 14.5%
Serve: Perfect with rich red meat dishes, strong cheeses or simply anytime. Will cellar for 5 years.
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