Nose
Black and white pepper, dark red berries and whole bunch spice jump out of the glass, followed by subtle hints of delicious coffee char.
Palate
A classic cool climate style of Shiraz, the wine is medium bodied with
flavours of plum, mulberry and subtle spice. Gravelly tannins and
fresh acidity drive the wine through your palate. The whole bunch
inclusion helps to add complexity and spice leaving you with an
intense mouth-filling and salivating finish.
Growing Conditions
A blend of Stella Bella’s southern Margaret River vineyards. A multiple personality wine, it represents the uniqueness of each vineyard site while maintaining a defined Stella Bella style.
The 2019 vintage will be remembered for the cool conditions from budburst which continued over the ripening period. This is perfect for a spicy cool climate Shiraz. The longer wait for the fruit to ripen resulted in some super fragrant and aromatic berry fruit driven wines with refreshing natural acidity.
Harvest
The majority of this wine is made from our Forest Grove vineyard. 20% of the fruit from Forest Grove was hand picked.
Winemaking
Grapes are carefully selected for good lignification of bunch stems (or rachis’s) for use in whole bunch fermentation.
Fermentation is fast and hot to ensure fruit is off skins in close to 8 days being pressed at close to zero Baume. MLF in barrel and maturation is in 20% new French oak for 10 months to help support the fruit.
Aging
- Oak 20% new
Appearance
Dark red with vivid purple hues.
Food Pairing
Your favourite cut of beef cooked to perfection, with freshly cracked
black pepper.
