Some cool mint lift and earthy undertones accompany the blood plum aromatics. The palate shows the rich, chunky tannins so typical of the variety, with restrained cedary oak.

Vintage Report

With the continuation of the ‘worst drought in a century' the fruit in our Rylstone vineyard were struggling for water. Although we had extreme heat in the weeks leading up to maturity, the cool region of Rylstone together with stony soil and low yields, our fruit was able to mature well in difficult times.

Winemaking

Hand picked fruit from our scenic Rylstone vineyard was open fermented in small open vats. A warm fermentation and gentle working of the cap by hand preceded maturation in French oak hogshead produced this stunning aromatic, savoury and complex wine.

Technical Information

alcohol 14.8%, pH 3.53, acid 6.73g/l, residual sugar 2g/l

Awards

Bronze 2005 Mudgee Wine Show
Silver 2006 Mudgee Wine Show
Silver 2006 Cowra Wine Show
Bronze 2007 Mudgee Wine Show