Vintage:                     2021

Grape Variety:         Shiraz

Region:                      Barossa Valley

Sub Region:              Greenock

Origin:                        Barossa sub-region Greenock has rich red clays over limestone, which restricts vigour and gives a smaller berry size. This results in wines with power and structure with a balancing energy from the limestone substrate. The wine is unrefined and unfiltered.

Winemaking:            Destemmed and fermented in wooden fermenters with plunging twice daily, then lids are put on the ferments and held on skins for a further 4 weeks to build tannin structure. Basket pressed direct to barrel and aged on lees in a mix of a new french oak puncheon as well as seasoned barriques for 20 months, the final blend being 25% new oak.

Bottling Date:           August 2024

Tasting Notes:          Strong aroma right off the bat with notes of dark plum and perfumed violets. Palate delivers notes of liquorice, clove and toasty oak. Long finish with a lasting taste.

Reviews:          96 Points Sam Kim of Wine Orbit | 95 Points The Real Review | 94 Points Halliday Wine Companion