Description
Aromas of blueberry, blackberry with hints of violets, mocha and spice. Luscious flavours of red cherry, satsuma plum, dark chocolate with fine tannins and lingering finish.
Awards
Double Gold San Francisco International Wine Competition
Gold China Wine & Spirits Awards
Gold Melbourne International Wine Competition
93 pts Beverage Tasting Institute
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Soil Type
Terra rossa & brown sandy loam soils over limestone.
Winemaker
Ben Riggs
Viticulture
Environmentally friendly viticulture.
Vinification
Small parcels of superb fruit are picked on different days and from several blocks to allow for multiple blending options. Grapes are harvested in the cool of the night, then destemmed and pressed. Primary fermentation takes place on skins over 10-12 days in a combination of open and static fermenters.
Maturation
Aged 13 months in French and American oak.
