Nose
A generous combination of lifted forest berry fruits, cassis, and black olive upfront with underlying dark cherry and blackcurrant nuances. Subtle sweet cinnamon oak spice, violets and savoury dried herbs adds a further depth of complexity.
Palate
Medium bodied wine with elegant, well-integrated red berry fruit flavours fill the palate followed by a succulent, fleshy but firm tannin structure. Juicy red berry fruit flavours persist endlessly with a hint of dark chocolate mocha on the finish.
Growing Conditions
The season for V18 was all we could have hoped for growing premium fruit in Margaret River. Cool nights throughout and mild daytime conditions led to even fruit ripening with great flavour intensity. The absence of any heatwave events or days above 38 degrees allowed for natural acid retention and produced fruit with vibrancy. Some rainfall in the new year freshened the vines at an ideal time and the disease pressure throughout was minimal. This was the sort of season you hope for when growing wine-grapes anywhere in the world.
Harvest
6th April 2018
Winemaking
The fruit was gently machine harvested and processed into red fermenters where they are tenderly pumped over three times a day during fermentation to maximize colour extraction. Gentle handling of the fruit and wine ensures varietal character and freshness is maintained.
Aging
15 months in French oak
Appearance
Medium crimson red with a slight purple edge.
