Description
The first phase of Watershed’s construction commenced on 29 November 2001 and was completed in August 2002. This phase involved the construction of a cellar door sales facility, private tasting room, 500 square metre barrel store, administration facilities and cellar door entry road and parking area. The next phase of Watershed’s development involved the construction of the first stage of the winery. This stage included a 400 tonne wine production facility, laboratory and head winemaker’s office. Construction was completed in February 2003 and the first vintage was undertaken at this facility in 2003. The second phase of the Winery development was completed in March 2004 increasing crushing capacity to 900 tonnes. The third phase of construction was completed in March 2005 increasing the capacity of Watershed’s winery to crush 1,200 tonnes. The fourth phase of construction was completed in March 2008 and increased the capacity of Watershed’s winery to crush 1,600 tonnes. Watershed’s three barrel stores, occupying 1,500 square metres, typically hold approximately 1,500 barrels. 55% of all barrels used are French oak, 35% American oak and 10% Hungarian oak. In February 2013 a further 170,000 kl of wine storage capacity was added to the wine production facility taking total wine storage, excluding red fermentation tanks, to 1,570 kl.
Watershed Senses Shiraz 2012
Watershed Tasting Note
The 2012 Senses Shiraz displays complex aromas of mulberries, dark plums and liquorice with hints of coffee, spice and dark chocolate. On the palate the dense velvety texture is complemented by cinnamon spice and mocha notes resulting from 18 months maturation in barrels. The rich fruit flavours and fine silky tannins mean that this wine can be enjoyed now or with careful cellaring will develop for the next 6 – 8 years.
Wine Linx Tasting Note
Spicy and slightly savoury Margaret River shiraz. Provides a distinct point of departure to the fleshier shiraz from the Great Southern. Its slightly gravelly tannins and substantial oak support a more angular palate profile. Lots of cherry and coffee chocolate flavours with a dry earthiness to finish. Impressively complex and interesting. Ray Jordan – 93/100 Points
Wine Companion Tasting Note
Matured for 18 months in French and American oak. Bright crimson-purple; a vibrant and fresh Shiraz, red fruits, black fruits, fine spice and even finer tannins dancing with abandon in the mouth. Didn’t needs its gold medal at the Cowra Wine Show ’14 to push its claims – just lovely stuff. 95 Points- James Halliday, Wine Companion 2016.
Wine Front Tasting Note
Matured in French and American oak and the influence is clear. It’s also, clearly, an excellent wine. It seduces up-front but continues to impress all the way through to a lingering finish. Cherry-plum, malt, kirsch and chocolate flavours, all perfectly balanced, integrated and ironed smooth. Rated: 94 Points, Tasted: May15
GOLD Medal – 2014 Mundus Vini International Wine Show
GOLD Medal – 2014 Cowra Wine Show
