2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Grape Varieties Grenache 72%, Shiraz 24%, Mourvèdre 4%
Region McLaren Vale
Closure Screw Cap
Tasting Notes Opulent and full-flavoured, with dark fruit, earthy notes, spice and floral highlights
Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache 70%, Shiraz 25%, Mourvèdre 5%
Classification McLaren Vale
Region McLaren Vale
Fermentation Vessels Five-tonne headed-down open fermenters, followed by French oak barriques to complete fermentation
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Oak Types New and used French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Small batches were gently crushed and fermented separately; foot treading occurred two-thirds through fermentation; barrel ferments remained on lees without racking until final blending.
Tasting Notes Blood orange, ferrous and iodine notes, concentrated red fruit and spice, tangy finish and young crunchy tannins
Producer Information
Website
Address
58 Osborn Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171, Australia
Phone
+61 (0)8 8329 4888
Email
Owner
Osborn family
Cellarmaster
Chester Osborn