Port Phillip Estate
Port Phillip Estate is situated at Red Hill in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula wine region 80km south of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The vineyard is part of the Gjergja family domain, which includes Kooyong vineyard and winery. The winemaker is Sandro Mosele.
The 20 hectare property has glorious views to Phillip Island and French Island in Westernport Bay. The estate is located at latitude 38 degrees South at an altitude of 160m above sea level. The maritime influences together with the natural amphitheatre formed by the north and north-east facing blocks provide an ideal environment for cool climate viticulture, with excellent drainage and exposure to sunlight.
The maritime influence at the vineyard is symbolised by the ‘Blue Peter’ logo, a blue flag pierced with white, the international maritime code for letter ‘P’.
Port Phillip Estate Shiraz 2005
The 2005 vintage was characterised by a mild summer with a beautiful warm autumn. Warm still days provided excellent ripening conditions. Shiraz grapes were picked in mid-April 2005.
VINEYARD: 100% estate grown; vine age 11 years at time of harvest
OAK: Matured for 16 months in French oak barriques.
COLOUR: Bright, deep red in colour.
BOUQUET: The floral bouquet is driven by dark cherry and plum aromas with notes of earth and anise.
PALATE: The palate is dominated by spicy perfumed berries. This is an elegant and finely structured wine with a velvety texture. The lingering acidity helps drive the long palate.
CELLARING: With careful cellaring, this wine has very good potential for ageing.
FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Lamb shanks, scotch fillet steak, cheddar or soft cheeses.
