Haan Wilhelmus 2006

Haan Wilhelmus 2006

Owned by Hans and Fransien Haan, the vineyard is located on the valley floor of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, one of the world's renowned grape growing districts. The 40 acre property was purchased in 1993, with the first wine produced in 1997. A few years later the property was expanded to 47 acres. Production is currently limited to approximately 4,000 cases, using only premium quality grapes produced on the estate. Only premium oak barrels are used for fermentation. No grapes are purchased, and seasonal conditions sometimes dictate the quantities produced. The vineyard is run on a ‘minimal input' system, offering considerable environmental protection. Chemical use is kept to an absolute minimum, as is irrigation and ground disturbance. Haan Wines also won the prestigious award at IWSC in 2005 as "Australian Producer of the Year"

Grapes:             Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Malbec 12% and Petit Verdot 8%.

Vineyard:         The vineyard is located in the middle of the Barossa on deep, sandy loam over red friable clay. The crop level is maintained below 4 tonnes per acre by a strict pruning regime and selected bunch thinning at verasion.                 

The Wine:         The Wilhelmus is a handcrafted wine which achieves its greatness by combining the distinctive characters of each variety. The aroma is dominated by rich berry like fruits complexed with an herbal leafiness. The palate is dominated by up front plum fruits and balanced by complex spices and herbs. The long palate is characterised by a smokey, dusty oak finish and silky fine tannins. This wine is aged in selected French Oak barriques for 24 months, which imparts a fine grain tannin structure and length.

Serve:             To fully appreciate this wine, we recommend decanting for 3 to 4 hours prior to serving.