Nose
Dark fruits complemented by leafy notes.
Palate
Medium bodied with fine tannins, lifted with gentle earthy notes. Lovely ripe plums, cassis and mulberry showing throughout the finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2016-17 growing season, had above average rainfall for the calendar year, 1070mm, up 17% on average, and slightly cooler, below average temperatures for the spring and summer of the 2017 vintage.
Bud-burst dates were on par, however cold and stormy weather in October contributed to a slow start. Fine conditions in November, with below average rainfall and above average temperatures, allowed the growing season to really get going, veraison only slightly delayed
Winemaking
100% matured in French oak for an average of 6 months, 30% of which were new.
Appearance
Excellent medium red with a purple edge.
Food Pairing
Lamb Roast with Eggplant Gratin.
