Nose
Lifted boysenberry, black olive, white pepper
Palate
Bright, red berries, rhubarb, spice, silky tannins
Harvest
An unusually late growing season, with some notable challenges. A cooler than average summer resulted in a delayed start to harvest. Luckily, some classic autumnal sunshine arrived in
late March, which provided perfect ripening conditions for the reds. The Shiraz fruit was harvested in excellent condition, retaining pure, intense flavours and finely woven 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, racked periodically to aid clarification, then blended prior to bottling in June 2020.
Aging
Up to 15 years
Appearance
Dark red with violet hues
Food Pairing
Mediterranean lamb, oven cooked