Tasting Notes

Fruit coming from three sites. Carignan from Case Family​,​ Grenache from Watkins Family and Shiraz from the Small Block (Ballandown Road) property. Each variety fermented and matured in oak separately​,​ married together three months prior to bottling in stainless steel. Carignan was pressed early to preserve the brightness of the fruit. Lots of ripe summer berries with a hint of savory earthy tones. The Grenache and Shiraz were treated more traditionally. Approx 20% whole bunches used in each to help lift the aromatics and reduce tannin extraction. Once dry​,​ pressed into neutral Franch and Hungarian Oak Barrique. I describe this wine as being ‘sappy’. A medium to full mouth feel with soft​,​ delicate tannin​,​ it lingers nicely with acidity that refreshes without washing away the beauty. One of my personal favourites to date.