Region
Riverina
Appearance
Crimson red with purple hues
Bouquet
Pepper and spice with lifted plum fruit aromas
Palate
Clean varietal character showing generous plum and underlying cassis/spice. Well integrated toasty oak and fine grained tannins.
Vintage Conditions
Drought conditions led to an earlier vintage than previous years. Dry weather and warm sunny days with low crop levels resulted in wines with great flavour intensity.
Winemaking
Fruit was sourced from vineyards that produce the desired flavour profile with fresh berry and plum characters identified as desirable attributes. Fermentation occurred on skins for an average of 7 days with fermentation temperatures ranging from 22°C to 25°C. A portion of the blend was aged on American and French oak.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.5 % pH : 3.55 TA : 6.2 g/L
Cellaring
Made for current enjoyment
Suggested Cuisine
Enjoy wirh meat, veal or pasta dishes
General Characteristics
Dry Medium Bodied
