2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 48% Grenache, 46% Shiraz, 6% Mataro
Region Barossa
Oak Types Seasoned French oak and seasoned American oak
Barrel Size Hogsheads
Closure Cork
Production Details Barossa Valley fruit from well-established vines, including some old vineyards; each variety was fermented and matured separately, with the final blend assembled shortly before bottling.
Tasting Notes Purple core and vivid crimson rim; cranberry, red currant, plum compote, fresh fig, rhubarb pie, paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, clove, pastry, vanilla, caper, green tobacco, boot polish and chestnut leather; fine seamless tannins, fresh acidity, red peppercorn and a precise layered finish.
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 50% Grenache, 44% Shiraz, 6% Mataro
Region Barossa
Oak Types French oak and American oak
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Fruit sourced from Barossa Valley vines; the 2021 blend is Grenache-dominant, with Shiraz and Mataro in support.
Tasting Notes Purple with a crimson rim; pimento, fenugreek, pink peppercorn, anise, musk, cola, balsamic-glazed ham, poached quince, sloe berry, Campari and tea-smoked duck; black and red berries, green tomato salsa, lemon-myrtle olives, bright acidity and very fine tannins.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, Italian sausage and antipasto
Producer Information
Website
Address
78 Penfold Road, Magill, South Australia, 5072, Australia
Phone
+61 (08) 8301 5943
Email
Owner
Treasury Wine Estates
Cellarmaster
Peter Gago