Nose
Aromas of ripe dark fleshed cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate & fresh leather
Palate
Medium bodied, opulent & rich, tempered by a fine dusty tannin framework. Dark chocolate, cedar & black fruits are pervasive, with a hint of fruitcake spice giving great complexity to a harmonious & generous palate
Growing Conditions
2019 was cooler & later than recent vintages but with no extremes of heat, & red varieties enjoyed beautiful weather up until the end of April, allowing long hang-time to achieve optimum ripeness. Yields were lower than average, but quality was consistent & the reds varieties show great finesse
Harvest
100% Estate grown fruit that was hand-picked from Block 6 & Block 8 on 4th April 2019 from the dry-grown Wilyabrup site (est. 1973) which is sustainably farmed following organic practices
Winemaking
The fruit underwent a cold soak for five days in one tonne open fermenters & was hand-plunged during fermentation. Extended maceration combined with aging on fine lees & stirring has helped build texture & length. MLF took place in barrel & the wine was not fined prior to bottling. Vegan friendly
Aging
17 months maturation followed in French hogsheads of which 33% were new.
Appearance
Deep red
Food Pairing
Pan roasted Margaret River venison with braised red cabbage or lentil & sweet potato curry