DRINKING WINDOW: 5-10 years
PRE-VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Winter (Late) Spring (Above Average).
TEMPERATURE: Warm Spring and early Summer | No extreme heat.
UPSHOT: Consistent flowering and fruit set | Healthy canopy.
VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Summer (below average) | Autumn (light).
TEMPERATURE: Days (cool - below average) | Nights (cool).
UPSHOT: Mild, even consistent ripening conditions | Gradual & dense flavour accumulation | High natural acid.
SEPPELTSFIELD VINEYARD
BLOCK: C3
VINEYARD: Very shallow red clay loam overlying shattered limestone | North-south oriented rows | Elevated Eastern aspect.
UPSHOT: Reduced natural vine vigour | Intense and vibrant.
HARVEST: 15 MARCH 2021.
FERMENTATION: 50% whole-bunch ferment | 100% seasoned French oak (foudre) | Natural malolactic fermentation.
Aromatic hints of Turkish delight and vibrant red fruits are enhanced by subtle notes of slate, earth, and olive tapenade, bringing a savoury depth. Layers of red and dark berry fruit unfold on the palate.
96 POINTS, WBM MAGAZINE
"A beautifully succulent, bright and fragrant blend that leads out with the aromatic violet lift and blackcurrant crunch of Cabernet and rolls in to the glossy, black juiciness of Shiraz. It all coasts harmoniously into a very ling finish, perfectly guided by fine tannin structure and focused acid freshness, the signature of the coolest pocket on the banks of Greenock Creek, defining one of the finest wines ever to emerge from the hallowed halls of Hentley Farm." - Tyson Stelzer
95 POINTS, THE REAL REVIEW
"Deep, dark red/purple colour. The bouquet is quite oaky and toasty, with again lots of oak flavour on the palate, together with chewy, slightly oaky tannins and good persistence. Blackberry and violets aplenty; richness and density too. It's a massive wine. The oak is there but not overdone. It's a big, bold, powerful wine and a very good cellaring prospect. " - Huon Hooke
