Nose
An enticing bouquet of Damson plum, mulberry and dark chocolate, with notes of anise and
charry, spiced vanillin oak in the background.
Palate
The wine is medium to full bodied and the palate plush and velvety. The tannins are ripe and
finely grained. The nose follows through seamlessly to the palate, enhanced by nuances of
blueberry, sweet spice and varietal black pepper. The flavour lingers, finishing with fresh
acidity and a fine slate‐like minerality.
Growing Conditions
A wet and warm spring extended well into December and made for a late start to a gentle
summer. These wet conditions coincided with flowering and contributed to poor fruit set
and consequent low yields in most varieties. The vintage finished in warm and dry autumn
conditions that proved near perfect for ripening. The resulting red wines show powerful and
focussed fruit with ample ripe tannins. These are classic Margaret River reds that will stand
as benchmarks for many years to come.
Winemaking
Fruit parcels from our Shiraz vineyards are vinified separately. After fermentation on skins
the malolactic fermentation is conducted in tank prior to barrel maturation. This occurs in a
mix of new and old barriques ‐ French, American and Hungarian in origin ‐ for a period of 17
months. At blending, an appropriate addition of Viognier wine is added. Bottling occurs in
August of the year following vintage.
Appearance
Vibrant, deep red with a purple hue
Food Pairing
Serve with roasted leg of lamb with rosemary or Sticky Five‐Spice Pork
Ribs.
