"It’s typically bright and spicy with plush smooth and supple medium-bodied fruit flavours. Juicy and delicious." - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot Tasting Note

Appearance

Deep crimson with violet hues.

Aroma

Lifted aromas of blueberry, blackberry, mulberry and satsuma plum, with nuances of lavender, rose petal, violets, pepper and brown baking spice.
palate

A complex palate of blue and red fruits with hints of anise and white pepper, supported by bright acidity, fine tannins and excellent length.
vintage notes

By late winter the soil profiles had been refilled with well above average rainfall, which continued throughout spring. The wet conditions encouraged the spread of fungal disease, such as downy mildew. Shoot thinning during the growing season to open up the canopy helped to overcome disease pressure. A dry and cool December, which continued throughout summer, impacted late flowering and fruit set. Light rain events in autumn resulted in a slower ripening period in the lead up to harvest, which provided great flavour development and acid retention. Despite the challenges of the season, yields were above average with larger berry size compensating for the poor set. The 2023 vintage will be remembered for excellent quality wines with fruit purity, good structure, mature tannins and great length.

Food Matching

Dry-Aged T Bone, Béarnaise Sauce.

Cellaring Potential - 15+ years.

Grape Variety

81% Shiraz, 11% Grenache, 6% Mataro, 2% Viognier