Grapes: 100% Shiraz
Region: Sourced from both our own and grower vineyards across southern and central Barossa which allows us to deliver consistency in style.
Vintage Summary: The 2023 growing season in the Barossa was warmer than average, leading to steady vine development and early ripening. Cool nights helped retain acidity and balance in the fruit. Moderate rainfall provided sufficient water without excessive vigour. Timely harvests were crucial to capture peak flavors and maintain acid balance. The result is a vintage with vibrant fruit flavors, excellent varietal definition, and outstanding quality, reflecting careful vineyard management.
Maturation: Half the wine was aged in oak for 14 months. Predominately American oak barrels with about 20% French oak. Only a small percentage of new oak is used in this blend to ensure the vibrancy of the fruit is retained.
Tasting Notes: Claret red in colour with deep purple hues. Aromatic red cherry, plum & ripe raspberry lift the bouquet with classic Shiraz varietal characteristics. Oak aging has imparted elegant notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, chinotto cola and a woody spice secondary characteristics to the nose. The palate is well-balanced with its fruit and chocolate flavours. The tannin are soft and well integrated, leaving the palate with a sense of roundness ready for consumption. A soft mid-palate flavours of milk chocolate and sweet spice linger, inviting another sip.
Cellaring: Drink now – 3 years.
