

Region
Riverina
Appearance
Deep purple /ink hues
Bouquet
Rich ripe plum with sweet well integrated mocha/chocolate oak
Palate
Concentrated spicey fruit flavours with persisting mocha/chocolate oak
Vintage Conditions
Drought conditions led to an earlier vintage than previous years. Dry weather and warm sunny days with low crop levels have created wines with great flavour intensity.
Winemaking
Fruit was selected by the winemaker and picked when both flavour and baumé were optimum.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 14.0 % pH : 3.49 TA : 6.03 g/L
Cellaring
Drink now or cellar for 1-5 years
Suggested Cuisine
An ideal accompaniment to rich red meat dishes or hearty casseroles.
General Characteristics
Dry Full Bodied