Region
Riverina
Appearance
Deep crimson with intense inky purple hues
Bouquet
Lifted spice and chocolate aromas with savoury oak
Palate
The intense fleshy palate displays rich, spicy fruit and firm tannins
Vintage Conditions
Dry weather and warm sunny days with low crop levels resulted in wines with great flavour intensity.
Winemaking
Fruit was selected by winemaker on the basis of flavour and ripeness. The juice spent 7 days on skins in 40 tonne fermenters at temperatures between 22 - 27°C. Maturation occurred in American, French and Hungarian barriques for 12 months.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.5% pH : 3.45 TA : 6.35 g/L
Cellaring
This wine can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for up to 5 years.
Suggested Cuisine
An ideal accompaniment to rich red meat dishes or hearty casseroles.
General Characteristics
Dry Full Bodied
