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.
C 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,.
FERMENTATION: De-stemmed | 60% extended skin maceration for 57 days
OAK: Seasoned| Natural malolactic fermentation | 9 months maturation.
On the nose, lifted floral aromas are layered with notes of red liquorice, cacao bean and cumin seed. The palate is bright and beautifully layered, with vibrant red fruits and subtle liquorice notes.
Governors Trophy for Best South Australia Red Wine in Show, 2022 - Royal Adelaide Wine Show
