Nose
Vibrant, aromatic nose of black cherry, mulberry, satsuma plum and blood orange with complexing notes of star anise, rosemary and white pepper spice.
Palate
Raspberry, blueberry, violet and red flowers through the front and mid-palates are balanced by hints of cured meats, roasting herbs & pepper spice. Layers of tannin add frame, structure and length – cocoa, graphite, wet gravel.
Growing Conditions
A cooler vintage in Margaret River, characterised by a slower ripening period with good retention of fruit aromatics and natural grape acidity.
Winemaking
15 months maturation in a combination of new (~20%) and seasoned French oak barriques.
Aging
Tannins are sufficiently soft and pliable to drink now but will continue to evolve over the next 6-8 years.
Appearance
Dark garnet red.
Food Pairing
Chargrilled rib-eye beef with redcurrant reduction.
