Nose
Vibrant and fragrant aroma of blueberries with dried herbs of thyme and sage. Hints of white pepper and cedar.
Palate
Plush and succulent forest fruits, with hints of boysenberry and mulberry pith. Baking spices of vanilla and clove. Balanced by bright red currant acidity. Velvety tannins provide excellent length.
Harvest
The fruit is harvested in the coolest hours of
the night, using selective harvesters able of gently but thoroughly sorting berries similarly to hand sorting while in the dark.
Winemaking
Only the most balanced fruit from various sites across the Margaret River wine region make the cut for this blend. Gentle handling of the fruit ensures aromatics and varietal characters are retained. Selected parcels are cold soaked, cooler fermentation temperatures as low as 18°C. Gentle maceration techniques and pressing off skins before completion of primary fermentation to keep a soft and balanced tannin profile Post fermentation the wine was matured with French oak for 14-16 months. After maturation individual parcels were selected for the blend.
Aging
Drink Now, or cellar up to 6 years
Appearance
Deep ruby red with a purple hue.
Food Pairing
Ribeye Steak with an Argentinian Chimichurri sauce
