• BRONZE MEDAL: International Wine Challenge 2011 (UK)

Judges said: "Chunky, dense fruit. Slight reduction, moderate length but a good spectrum of flavours."

• Suited to current drinking, this wine will drink at its peak until 2012.
  
• A fine example of Australian cool climate Shiraz Elegant, complex, rich and well structured Shiraz of great length
  
• Crafted by the winemakers of MadFish
  
• Maturation in French oak for 12 months encouraged wine development and structural complexity.

• Available exclusively to Family Wines Direct members

• A rich ruby red in colour with great density.  Aromas of ripe plums and blackberries are complemented by underlying five-spice and subtle oak. A full bodied mid palate is driven by concentrated fruit flavours and a savoury texture which complements many foods. Soft, fine tannins and extended plum and chocolate characters give the 2008 Mad Bay Shiraz a great lingering finish.
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• Shiraz from the Great Southern, Blackwood Valley and a small portion from the Margaret River in the South West of Western Australia were specially selected for this wine. Fermented in open stainless steel tanks with twice daily pumpovers aiding fruit tannin development. The objective was to produce an elegant Shiraz with complex aromas and characters and with texture and structure that would reward cellaring, the use of French oak instead of traditional American oak gives rise to a wine of greater sophistication.