TASTING NOTES

This wine is made in the renowned Barossa style - rich and generous with great depth of flavour. The nose is a complex medley of spicy dark fruits and fruit cake; American and French oak adds notes of vanilla and cedar. The full-bodied palate has intense flavours of plums and raisins balanced by natural acidity and robust, integrated tannin.

SEASON

If you are looking for perfection, Barossa vintage 2012 is about as close as you will get. Good winter rains, overall moderate temperatures, refreshing rain at just the right time and a long, dry autumn with cool nights and mild days all contributed to an outstanding harvest.

Yields were below average, which did no harm to fruit quality and flavour concentration. Our Shiraz fruit was exceptional – deep in colour with great intensity of flavour and balancing natural acidity.

WINEMAKING

The fruit was picked at optimum ripeness in early-March and fermented in small overhead fermenters. Our barrels were made by Barossa cooper AP John from predominantly American oak, with a small portion of French oak for the parcel from the cooler, more elevated vineyards.

We chose American hogsheads for their sweet and luscious characters that complement the bold Barossa Shiraz wine style. The French oak adds aromatics and finesse. The wine was matured in barrel for two years and then aged in bottle in our cellars for several years before release. It will continue to develop for many years.

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