Latest Technical Specifications · 2020
Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Classification Heathcote GI
Region Heathcote
Soil Cambrian red basalt
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 2002
Fermentation Vessels Open concrete fermenter
Pressing Method Free-Run Wine Only
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Used French oak
Barrel Size 2800
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Fruit from the certified-organic Carl Brown Vineyard at Colbinabbin; hand-picked with 90% whole-bunch inclusion; no pumping and hand-plunged only; 542 dozen produced.
Tasting Notes Dark red; Davidson plum, violets, candied lavender, baked dark earth, pepper berry, dried thyme, smoked kangaroo, tobacco leaf and roasted pine; dense, energetic palate with ultra-fine savory tannins, freshness and texture
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Classification Heathcote GI
Region Heathcote
Soil Cambrian red basalt
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 2002
Fermentation Vessels Open concrete fermenter
Pressing Method Free-Run Wine Only
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Used French oak
Barrel Size 2800
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Fruit from the certified-organic Carl Brown Vineyard at Colbinabbin; hand-picked with 90% whole-bunch inclusion; no pumping and hand-plunged only; 542 dozen produced.
Tasting Notes Dark red; Davidson plum, violets, candied lavender, baked dark earth, pepper berry, dried thyme, smoked kangaroo, tobacco leaf and roasted pine; dense, energetic palate with ultra-fine savory tannins, freshness and texture