Nose
Aromas of cinnamon, boysenberry and violets are interwoven with the rich scent of
roses. Hints of ferrous elements and roasted meats provide sturdy support in the
background.
Palate
Succulent natural acidity peels off to highlight layers of luscious fruits and spices.
Velvet tannins and minerality accumulate and work with the seamless oak integration
to define the palate. Raspberry liquorice and a juicy sour cherry lend plumpness to
the lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
The warmer weather conditions brought forward vintage by between 2 to 3 weeks
ahead of the regional average for both whites and reds. 2012 whites and reds are
rated as outstanding, universally declared as show stopping brilliant. 2012, once
again providing for clean precise fruit flavours.
Winemaking
The fruit was hand-picked, de-stemmed and the berries left un-crushed to preserve the natural fruit perfumes and allow for slow, controlled tannin and flavour extraction. The ferment was kept cold and pumped over twice a day for 8 days. The still fermenting wine was then gently separated from the skins and allowed to finish ferment in Burgundian-style oak barrels, 33% which were new. The wine was aged in oak for 14 months, after which it was blended, clarified and bottled.
Aging
Ten to fifteen years
Appearance
Deep purple with crimson flecks.
