Dark berries and cassis with a hint of cool-climate leafiness.

Medium bodied but nicely structured with black currants and plums combined with subtle mocha flavours derived from oak aging.

Pairs beautifully with roasted or barbequed red meats.

The grapes were harvested at their optimum ripeness over a 5 day period. Fruit was destemmed and then fermented at warm temperatures with twice daily maceration of skins to assist in colour and flavour extraction.

Pressed off skins at completion of ferment, this wine was then lightly matured in French oak at 15% new barrel equivalent for 6 months.

Several parcels were then blended to achieve the best blend of fruit, tannin and palate weight.