DRINKING WINDOW: Now - 5 years
E-BLOCK: Very shallow red clay loam overlying shattered limestone | North-south oriented rows | Elevated eastern aspect
UPSHOT: Reduced natural vine vigour | Intense and vibrant flavour profile
PRE-VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Average Winter rainfall | Dry conditions from
TEMPERATURE: Spring through to Summer
UPSHOT: High winds at flowering | Hot late spring and early summer leading to average summer temperatures Inconsistent flowering and fruit set | Low crops
VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Early February rain event | Dry otherwise
TEMPERATURE: Warm days and cool nights
UPSHOT: Consistent ripening conditions | Perfect extended flavour development | High natural acid | Intense flavours and vibrancy of fruit
FERMENTATION: 20% Whole bunch ferment | 55% Extended maceration for 60 days
OAK: French – 100% old | Natural malolactic fermentation | 8 months maturation
TECH ANALYSIS: Alcohol – 14.5% | pH – 3.47 | Acid – 6.0g/L | RS – <1.0g/L
Bright notes of strawberry, raspberry, and mixed berry basket aromas unfold with a lift of rose petal. Beneath the vibrant fruit lies a savoury undercurrent of leather and cigar box, adding depth and intrigue.
