NOSE: Lifted aromatics with vibrant red and black fruits with underlying notes of cinnamon, woodsy spice and a hint of sweet oak spice.

PALATE: Generous layers of black and red fruits, balanced with abundant savoury spice and fine tannins, bright acidity ensuring it finishes long and pure.

The 2022 vintage was set up beautifully with good soil moisture carrying over from the mild 2021 vintage. A significant October hail event reduced yields in some vineyards, but luckily most escaped without impacting quality. La Nina influenced weather patterns resulted in mild harvest conditions again, allowing for even flavour accumulation and vibrant aromatics and acidity. A standout season.

The parcels of fruit were fermented separately, some with a submerged cap in small open stainless-steel fermenters. A portion of the Grenache ferment included whole bunches to accentuate the savoury aspects of the variety.

The wines were barrel maturated for 15 months, with 10% in new fine grain French oak hogsheads and the balance in older seasoned hogsheads. The final blend assemblage comprised. Shiraz (43%), Grenache (41%) and Mourvèdre 16%).

Alc/Vol: 14.5%