Region
Victoria and Riverina
Appearance
Cherry red in colour with tinges of light purple
Bouquet
Forest floor and sweet fruit aromas
Palate
The palate shows characters of cherry and strawberry fruits. Silky tannin with nice herbaceous lift.
Vintage Conditions
Warmer then usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier then previous years. Late ‘07 rains & showers in January ensured vines in good health. A cooler February then usual allowed for good fruit development and varietal expression.
Winemaking
Fruit parcels individually selected by wine maker. Warm fermentation temperatures and gentle colour tannin extraction used to create a soft wine style. Whole bunches included in ferment.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 13.5% pH: 3.61 TA: 6.1 g/L
Cellaring
This wine is made for early consumption and will mature well over 2 -3 years.
Suggested Cuisine
Enjoy with duck or rabbit dishes
General Characteristics
Dry Light Bodied
