Vintage Conditions:
Winter rainfalls were slightly below average for the Barossa and Clare Valleys and this lead into a dry Spring and Summer. Heat spikes in January preceded a warm and dry harvest period however temperatures rarely exceed the low 30’s. Diligent vineyard management and strong vine architecture allowed fruit to achieve desirable sugar and flavour levels with very low disease pressure.
Tasting note from the winemakers:
Appearance: Deep crimson red with purple hues.
Bouquet: Mulberry, plum and cassis with mint, violets and mocha tones.
Palate: The palate is structured and elegant with ripe red and black currants, blackberry, liquorice, choc mint, vanillin and coffee bean. A full flavoured wine with a fleshy sweet palate, great complexity and texture with fine tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing: Peking Duck
