Brilliant ruby with purple hues in colour in the glass.

A blend of 2 separate blocks from the 1 vineyard. The earlier pick (March 25) received a 6 day cold soak followed by 11 days of extraction on skins, the later (March 30) received 5 days of cold soak followed by 8 days on skins. The earlier picked showing perfume and spice, while the later picked shows earthiness and complexity. Made organically and sent to bottle 4 months after harvest.

The maritime influence at the Langhorne Creek vineyard, created by the afternoon sea breezes, allows fruit flavors to evolve without excessive sugar production. The limestone-based soils contribute to wines of power and elegance with great varietal character. This vineyard is ideal for precision control over water use on the vines and is known for producing more structural wines.

Alc/Vol: 14.5%