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The Berton Vineyard Metal Label takes stand alonevarietals to make something exceptional.

Vineyard and Vintage: This parcel of Petite Sirah has been chosen from

Winemaking: The fruit was destemmed and crushed then fermented in static

Tasting note: Intense aromas of violets, blackberry and subtle chocolate

Region: Big Rivers (Riverina)

Wine Analysis:

Style:

METAL LABEL2017 PETITE SIRAH

 herald this mouth staining Petite Sirah's inky dark fruit characters of blackberry, anise and smoky licorice that fill the concentrated palate. The well integrated oak and tight tannins add complexity and depth that

premium selected vineyards overlooking Griffith in the Riverina (Big Rivers).The Petite Sirah was one of the last parcels to be picked late in vintage2017 - the rich, ripe fruit concentrates the varietal flavors of violets andblackberries and enhances aromas of anise and cinnamon.

fermenters for five days and pumped over regularly to optimize colorstability and tannin structure. The wine was drained, pressed and stored instainless steel tranks until malolactic fermentation was complete. It was thentransferred onto French oak staves and barrels and matured forapproximately four months, giving a subtle and delicate oak influence.

Dry, full bodied.

Alochol: 14.69% pH: 3.50TA: 730 g/l RS: 6.00 g/L

persists to a long flavorsome finish.