Four Sisters Shiraz CONFIRM VINTAGE

Shiraz Victoria
The Four Sisters are called upon countless times each day, at luncheon tables around the country, to deliver the quality of wine which makes a success out of every meal. The Four Sisters are the specialists, they love making wine almost as much as they enjoy drinking it. One of Australia's most cherished and enduring Shiraz, consistent and approachable, full of ripe plum and dulcet jube flavours, gently spiced and delicately enhanced by a treatment of supple oak, supported by a measure of soft, flattering tannins.
Four Sisters is the creation of Mount Langi's maestro Trevor Mast, world famous for Shiraz. Fruit is sourced from vineyards in central Victoria, off vines up to ten years of age. Soil types vary from sandy loam soils with clay content through to very sandy silts on the banks of Goulburn River. Grapes are picked and crushed throughout the cool of night, modern winemaking techniques are employed to retain varietal freshness. Components are vinified in sweeping arm fermenters achieving a denser, richer colour and allowing for gentle flavour extraction. The finished wine is matured in a combination of French and American oaks, some parcels are aged unwooded to retain the fruit dominance of style. Alcohol 14.5%
Deep purple in colour. The fragrant nose displays subtle dark berry fruit along with hints of pepper and spice. The palate is elegant and finely balanced, showing dense berry fruit and overtones of spice, finishing with fine powdery tannins. A classic partner to wood fired pizza, rack of lamb or barbequed steak.
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Four Sisters is the creation of Trevor Mast of Mount Langi Ghiran, world famous for its Shiraz

What a great idea it was from winemaker Trevor to pop his gorgeous daughters Ineke, Anja, Sophie and Daliah on the label of his award-winning drop, the Four Sisters.

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The Grampians region has a long history of producing elegant, powerful and long lived table wines. Vines were first planted in 1860 and in December 1887 the Ararat Advertiser reported that the local wine had won honours all over the world'

In 1892, there were 92 grapegrowers in the Grampians district with some 1885 acres under vine. With the downturn in the fortunes of the wine industry earlier this century, much of this vineyard was grubbed out with some hardy survivors, such as Bests, keeping the traditions alive. A resurgence in the late 1960s and 1970s lead to the establishment of a new group of wineries, including Four Sisters. Now the Grampians region is once again recognised internationally for the absolute quality of Victorian wines.

Trevor regularly takes his seat as Judge at the National Wine Shows and is a highly regarded stalwart of Victoria's winemaking fraternity. Trevor Mast first entered the industry when he worked at Gilbeys, where he was responsible for the blending of spirits and liqueurs, and later took up a position as microbiologist for Stellenbosch Winery in South Africa.

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One year his four daughters created the wine label design as a birthday surprise. Produced with the help of the eldest daughter Daliah, a graphic designer, the label depicts each one of the sisters Sophie, Anja, Daliah and Ineke. Delighted with the label mock up and his daughters' plans for a wine aptly named Four Sisters, Trevor initially crafted a small production wine from the vineyard growing behind the family home.

With the positive response from all who tried the wine and heard the original story behind it, Four Sisters is now a successful brand with a range of four classic grape varieties.

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