McLaren Vale Backyard Cellar 2005
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Delivery time and price:
- Denmark: 1-2 days (39-49 DKK)
- Sweden: 2-3 days (150 SEK)
- Finland: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Germany: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Netherlands: 2-4 days (15 EUR)
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NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
Returns: You always have a 30-day right of return.
NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
McLaren Vale Backyard Cellar 2005
The 2005 McLaren Vale Backyard Cellar is a red wine produced by Backyard Cellar, designated as Bin 1. This wine is crafted entirely from Shiraz, a blue grape variety that is widely recognized as Australia's signature grape and is also prominently grown in regions like the Rhône Valley, California, and Washington.
The grapes are sourced from McLaren Vale, located in South Australia. South Australia is the country's most significant wine-producing state, responsible for over half of the national production, with Adelaide serving as its central hub. McLaren Vale itself is one of the oldest and most esteemed wine areas in the state, with a history dating back to the first vine plantings in 1838. The area stretches from the coastline of Gulf St Vincent inland towards the Mount Lofty Ranges. It features a highly complex geology with more than 40 different soil types, ranging from red-brown sandy loam and limestone to iron-rich terra rossa.
McLaren Vale is internationally renowned for its red wine production, where Shiraz stands as the absolute primary grape. The region benefits from a distinct Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. During the growing season, the warm days are moderated by cool sea breezes drifting inland at night, along with descending winds from the mountains, ensuring an even ripening of the grapes. The area is also notable for its high proportion of certified organic and sustainable vineyards.
During the winemaking process, the grapes are fermented in open vats under the strict supervision of the winemaking team. Following this stage, the wine is aged for 12 months using a combination of American and French oak barrels. The finished wine is fermented dry, with a residual sugar level of just one gram per liter, and has an alcohol content of 14.5 percent.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
South Australia
South Australia is Australia's most important wine-producing state, with over half of the country's total wine production. The area spans six degrees of latitude from warm inland zones to cool highland regions, with Adelaide serving as the wine centre.
The state contains Australia's most famous wine regions: Barossa Valley and Eden Valley (Shiraz with some of the world's oldest productive vines from the 1840s), Clare Valley (dry, citrus-driven Riesling), Coonawarra (Cabernet Sauvignon on the characteristic terra rossa soil over limestone), McLaren Vale (Shiraz and Grenache with a Mediterranean character), Adelaide Hills (cool high-altitude region with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc), and the large Riverland region for value wines. Shiraz dominates the plantings and yields full-bodied, generous wines with ripe dark berries, blackberry, plum, chocolate, liquorice and soft tannins, while GSM blends (Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre) are a signature style. The whites include acid-driven Riesling with citrus, lime, white flowers and chalky minerality, as well as Chardonnay in several styles. The area is known as home to iconic wines such as Penfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace, Jacob's Creek and Yalumba, and as Australia's most important export region.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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