Vibrant deep cherry red with purple edges are the highlights of the wine’s colour.
Initial excitement for this wine comes from the lifted spice nose, enhanced by sweet
fruit aromas of dark berries – strawberries, raspberries and cherry. Then follows the
wonderful mocha and chocolate richness from the Shiraz component, sitting in great harmony with the Grenache spice.
The palate shows excellent texture and softness and is very rounded with long persistence. The finish lingers with a complex mix of savoury spice, and velvety
smooth chocolate flavours.
| VINTAGE | 2010 |
| VARIETAL | 58% Grenache, 38% Shiraz, 4% Mourvèdre |
| REGION /SUB REGION |
McLaren Vale Blewitt Springs 51%, McLaren Vale 49% |
| VINE AGE | 45-80 years |
| WINEMAKER | Rob Dundon |
| MATURATION | Oak Type: French 86%, American 14%, Age of Oak: 1-2 years old 15%, 3-5 years old 85%, Time in Oak: 13 months, Cellaring: 5-8 years, Bottling Date: 20 June 2011 |
| TECHNICAL ANALYSIS | Alcohol: 14.8%, Total Acidity: 6.0g/L, pH: 3.53, Residual Sugar: 0.2gm/L |
| ACCOLADES /REVIEWS |
★★★★★ James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 94 POINTS James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 |