VINEYARD REGION : McLaren Vale
COLOUR : Deep purple with crimson hues.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS : The 2018 vintage produced wines of excellent quality.
Winter rainfall was average, with good soil water profiles at budburst. While spring rain was below average, and summer was unusually dry, most growers had good access to water. January was very warm, but mild days and cool nights through February resulted in favourable ripening and fruit in great condition at harvest.
GRAPE VARIETY : Shiraz
MATURATION PALATE : Rich yet elegant , with plush, succulent dark -berry fruit that fill s the mouth without being heavy. The tannins are fine, long and velvety , framing the palate while providing texture and length. Matured as individual vineyard batches in a combination of 45 % seasoned and 10 % new French oak, and 19 % seasoned and 6 % new American oak for 1 6 months. 20%was held in stainless steel to retain vibrancy of fruit.
WINE ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 14 .5 % Acidity: 6.8 g/L pH: 3.5 6
PEAK DRINKING : Will develop with age, softening and mellowing to reward a decade or more of careful cellaring.
FOOD MATCH : Great with slow-roasted lamb shanks with star-anise and plum, or braised beef with black bean sauce.
Winemaker: Kate Hongell
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