The Zinfandel was fermented in traditional open fermenters with a heading down board system and employing gentle cap management techniques. The wine was fermented to dryness after which it macerated on skins for a further 8 weeks. The pressed wine was aged in a one-year-old French Barriques for 18 months. The 2005 McLaren Vale Zinfandel was sourced from an Estate vineyard in the heart of the McLaren Flat district.
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