Nose
Brimming with aromas of violets, blackberry bramble and bay leaf.
Palate
Full and rich with notes of dark chocolate, bramble and cassis. Soft, ripe tannin abounds the palate and provides both structure and length.
Harvest
The 2019 growing season was not without challenge. A mild and very steady vintage allowed for slow, measured flavour and tannin development. The result is medium-bodied wines with lovely perfume and wonderful fine-boned tannin structures. Elegance personified if
you will.
Winemaking
Fruit was crushed into separate fermenters and pump-overs and delestage were used to extract tannin and colour. After 12–16 days, the ferments were pressed before completing primary fermentation to dryness in tank. The wine was then racked into tight grain, thin stave Bordelaise French oak barriques, 25% of which were new and matured for 18 months before blending.
Appearance
Deep crimson with purple hues.
Food Pairing
Slow cooked lamb shanks in a rich Italian tomato sauce, served on a creamy mash.
