Nose
The intense aromas jump out of the glass, abundant with mulberries, plum and cherries.
Followed by light delicate spices of clove, cinnamon and white pepper in the background.
Palate
This delectable medium bodied wine is best described as ‘Crunchy Bunchy’ (Jolliffe, 2017).
Crazy? We know! But there is no other way to describe the plush, round, fine, silky and juicy
texture of this wine, not to mention the intensity of flavour and pretty finish. It is like it has
been meticulously refined, with good weight, softness, flavour and breadth across the whole
palate, with a salivating finish!
Growing Conditions
The Margaret River Vintage 2015 will be remembered for its concentrated flavours in white
wines and delicate fruit forward red wines. With very low crop levels and a severe lack of
marri and karri blossom which resulted in ravenous marauding birds hungry to eat grapes.
Rewards came to vineyards with good canopy structure. Flavours were bright and fresh with
natural acidity high and in good balance.
Winemaking
Fruit parcels from our shiraz vineyards were vinified separately. 10% whole bunch ferment to
accentuate the spice and delicious fruit from southern Margaret River. Malolactic
fermentation was conducted in tank prior to barrel maturation in a mix of new and old
barriques – French and Hungarian in origin - for a period of 14 months.
Appearance
Vibrant magenta with a purple hue.
Food Pairing
Sultan’s Delight (Hünkar Begendi) – Gourmet Traveller
Charred Duck with Smoky Eggplant Sauce and Paprika Butter
