Nose
Aromas of ripe cherries and spicy oak.
Palate
On the palate, it has good acid, rich, concentrated berry fruit with hints of dusty oak and powerful tannins. This is an elegant wine which is supple, has a pleasant mouthfeel, is well-balanced, and has the structure to ensure long life.
Growing Conditions
vintage was the most remarkable yet experienced by vignerons at Margaret River. The summer was exceptionally mild with no more than one or two really hot days. There was consistent rain throughout winter, spring and summer so much so that three days without rain was considered a drought. Soil moisture was good and the infant bunches flowered exceptionally well. The consistent rain also meant that there was no splitting of the grapes. Amazingly, the rain was unaccompanied by strong winds or hail so that there was no damage at all to the vines. The rain also lead to a massive flowering of the marri blossoms which attracted the attention of the local bird life and there was no bird damage to the crop.
Bottling
8/11/1991
Winemaking
Forty per cent whole bunchs were included during the crushing of the grapes. The wine received twelve months in barrel; with a high twenty per cent being place in new oak. This has resulted in it having a strong tannin backbone and, therefore, being a wine for the future.
Appearance
Deep ruby colour.
