Nose
Blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, soft oak & spice
Palate
Rich, concentrated, seamless, supple, balanced
Harvest
A near-perfect growing season with beautifully warm spring weather provided the ideal environment for flowering and fruit set. One of the hottest Decembers on record was followed by milder conditions, ensuring steady fruit development and ripening. The reds were harvested in March with intense colour, concentrated flavours and silky, fine tannins.
Winemaking
Parcels were de-stemmed but not crushed to preserve the whole berries, then fermented in a combination of open and static vessels at below 28˚C with twice daily gentle hand plunging or pump-overs. After pressing, the wine was transferred to barrel for 12 months maturation and blended prior to bottling in June 2021.
Aging
Up to 15 years
Appearance
Deep red with purple hues
Food Pairing
Rich game meats such as duck, venison or goat