APPEARANCE Deep crimson with violet hues.
AROMA Fragrant aromas of raspberry, plum and boysenberry are layered with notes of sage, black pepper, mace and cocoa, and floral nuances of vanilla flower.
PALATE A rich and supple palate of dark plum, cherry and crushed blackberry flavours is well-balanced by vibrant acidity and fine, savoury tannins that lead to a long, peppery finish.
FOOD MATCHING Sirloin, Jerusalem Artichoke - Purée, Roast, Chips.
GRAPES/BLEND 72% Shiraz, 15% Grenache, 11% Mataro, 2% Viognier.
PH 3.42 ACID (G/L) 6.25 g/L
VINIFICATION
Viognier co-fermented with shiraz; grenache and mataro fermented separately. Matured in 100% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 8 months prior to blending and bottling. VINTAGE NOTES Above average 2021 winter rainfall helped to refill soil profiles and the cool, slow start to the growing season resulted in budburst occurring slightly later than average. A frost event occurred on 11 October, followed by an extreme hail event on 28 October, and the cold and wet weather mid-November coincided with flowering, and impacted fruit-set and potential yields. December and January provided a burst of summer heat, however at the beginning of vintage another severe weather event dealt a deluge of rain and even more hail to some parts of the region. While mild and dry conditions followed, the cumulative impacts of the season’s weather events resulted in lower yields across the region. The 2022 wines show great aromatics, balance of acidity and a bright core of flavour.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Excellent vintage, 15+ years.
