NV Black Beauty Sparkling Shiraz (2023 disgorged)

Eastern-Blocks: Deep red clay loam | Low topographical position | Shaded Morning | North-south oriented rows

Upshot: Ripe yet elegant fruit | Soft tannins | Lifted aromatics

Primary Fermentation: De-stemmed | Basket pressed with soft extraction.

Oak: French – 35% new, 65% seasoned  | Natural malolactic fermentation |  24 months average maturation.

Secondary Fermentation: In bottle | Traditional method

Disgorged: December 2023

Released: December 2023

Technical Analysis: Alc 14.0% | pH 3.51 | Acid 6.6g/L | RS 15g/L

PROFILE: Blackberry | Mulberry | Cinnamon Quill | Freshly Baked Brioche | Star Anise

TEXTURE: Fine, even bead | Soft tannins | Balanced acidity | Dry finish