ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP "Lake Doctor" - Shiraz - Langhorne Creek - Australia
ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP "Lake Doctor" - Shiraz - Langhorne Creek - Australia
Named after the cooling breeze known as the ‘Lake Doctor’ which blows from Antarctica, across the Southern Ocean and over Lake Alexandrina to revive vines and vignerons alike in the peak of summer. Expect ripe fruit with subtle earthiness and excellent tannin structure. The fruit for the Lake Doctor comes from the heart of the Langhorne Creek. A fabulously stylish Shiraz, one which offers ripe Berry and spicy Plum Pudding flavours, earthy red Beets and fine chalky tannins. “Tonight's forecast ... 99% chance of wine” - Anon
AUSTRALIA
Product Description
Description
Named after the cooling breeze known as the ‘Lake Doctor’ which blows from Antarctica, across the Southern Ocean and over Lake Alexandrina to revive vines and vignerons alike in the peak of summer. Expect ripe fruit with subtle earthiness and excellent tannin structure. The fruit for the Lake Doctor comes from the heart of the Langhorne Creek. A fabulously stylish Shiraz, one which offers ripe Berry and spicy Plum Pudding flavours, earthy red Beets and fine chalky tannins. “Tonight's forecast ... 99% chance of wine” - Anon
Accolades
Awards
Critique Review
“Langhorne Creek's growers were happy about the '20 vintage, although not pretending it is in the same category as ’21. This wine has a seductive mix of cocoa, rum and raisin chocolate, and soft, cedary tannins.”
91 pts, Halliday Wine CompanionWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Brad Rey and Marty O'Flaherty |
| Producer | Zonte's Footstep |
| Average age of vines | 35-50 yrs |
| Production method | Approx 2T/acre |
| Harvest method | Machine |
| Fermentation & maceration | Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel open fermenters after which the wine is assembled in tank and allowed to complete malo-lactic fermentation before being pressed off. |
| Aging | "Aged for 12-15 months in French oak & Puncheons. Barrel ages vary between new and 5 years old." |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| SKU | AU185 |
Vineyard Info
Vines are planted on a spacing of 3.4m between rows and 2m between vines, and yield an average of 5 t/ha. Single cordon wire with VSP (Vertical Shoot Position) The vineyard is on a range of well-drained duplex soils from sandy loam over gravel and bedrock to some areas of clay to sandy loam over clay. Weed control is managed by a permanent sward of perennial rye in the row.
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Description
Named after the cooling breeze known as the ‘Lake Doctor’ which blows from Antarctica, across the Southern Ocean and over Lake Alexandrina to revive vines and vignerons alike in the peak of summer. Expect ripe fruit with subtle earthiness and excellent tannin structure. The fruit for the Lake Doctor comes from the heart of the Langhorne Creek. A fabulously stylish Shiraz, one which offers ripe Berry and spicy Plum Pudding flavours, earthy red Beets and fine chalky tannins. “Tonight's forecast ... 99% chance of wine” - Anon
Awards
Critique Review
“Langhorne Creek's growers were happy about the '20 vintage, although not pretending it is in the same category as ’21. This wine has a seductive mix of cocoa, rum and raisin chocolate, and soft, cedary tannins.”
91 pts, Halliday Wine Companion| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Brad Rey and Marty O'Flaherty |
| Producer | Zonte's Footstep |
| Average age of vines | 35-50 yrs |
| Production method | Approx 2T/acre |
| Harvest method | Machine |
| Fermentation & maceration | Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel open fermenters after which the wine is assembled in tank and allowed to complete malo-lactic fermentation before being pressed off. |
| Aging | "Aged for 12-15 months in French oak & Puncheons. Barrel ages vary between new and 5 years old." |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| SKU | AU185 |
Vines are planted on a spacing of 3.4m between rows and 2m between vines, and yield an average of 5 t/ha. Single cordon wire with VSP (Vertical Shoot Position) The vineyard is on a range of well-drained duplex soils from sandy loam over gravel and bedrock to some areas of clay to sandy loam over clay. Weed control is managed by a permanent sward of perennial rye in the row.
