single vineyard fruit from Vineyard located near the town of Frankland and one of the most awarded vineyards in the state
fermented in red fermenter and pumped over for a period of 10 days
35% new oak, combination of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels
wine matured for 14 months in barrel
deep dark crimson colour
bright lifted perfume of black and briary fruits (blackberries, mulberries), forest floor earthiness, white pepper and subtle smoky oak overtones
the fruit is cradled by the oak, the oak was chosen to respect and highlight the fruit
a rich palate of black fruits, sweet spice, dark chocolate, liquorice strap tang and saltiness, firm but finely structured tannins, all cradled and supported by fine dusty oak