Nose
A complex aroma of red currant, black currant, forest floor, blackberry and violets with hints of tomato leaf, choc mint, liquor cherry and cedary oak.
Palate
The wine displays a lovely balance between fruit and tannin with both vying for dominance yet neither succeeding. The flavours are distinctly red fruit and cassis with hints of sour cherry, green plum and mocha. The tannins are quite chalky and provide a classic structure and some attractive grip to the long briary finish.
Growing Conditions
An unusual vintage with a warm spring start followed by colder conditions, strong winds and challenging summer rains.
Harvest
Hand Picked
Winemaking
12 months in new (50%), 1 yr old (33%) and 2yr old (17%) French oak barriques
Appearance
Deep red with a vibrant red purple hue.
