No. 1 Shiraz

An intriguing amalgam of raspberries and blackberries, cracked black pepper and the sweet aroma of rich, organic fuelled soil. Perfectly ripe raspberries and blackberries explode on the palate, which is round and seductive with well integrated French oak acting as seasoning to the savoury notes.

The wine opens up to reveal elegant fine tannins in unison with the fresh berry flavours.

Powerful, refined and full of generosity, this is a wine of great balance

SERVING TEMPERATURE - 16ºC -18ºC | 60 -64ºF
CELLAR POTENTIAL: 2030

The natural home for Rhône grape varieties Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s longest-established cool climate wine regions.

2015 was a near perfect season in Victoria with the right amount of rain and a consistent cool temperature through winter, and a warm spring perfect for flowering.

Each parcel of fruit was vinified and matured separately to maintain the integrity of each site and provide optimum choice at blending.

The fruit was fermented in temperature-controlled open fermenters and was hand plunged. The wine was matured in Sirugue barrels for their ability to bring out the best in spicy, full-fruited wines and a small selection of other coopers were used for added complexity.

The key stage of blending began about nine months into the journey and many hours were spent at the tasting bench seeking a perfect harmony in the many elements that together make a truly great wine.