2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache 100%
Region McLaren Vale
Harvest Dates 19 February–1 April 2021
Fermentation Vessels Open fermenters, followed by French oak barrels for completion of fermentation
Pressing Method Basket Pressed After Foot Treading Two-Thirds Of The Way Through Fermentation
Oak Types French oak; mixture of new and old barrels
Production Details Individual vineyards were harvested according to grape tasting; fruit was gently crushed in small batches, fermented in open fermenters, foot-treaded, basket pressed, and finished fermentation in French oak.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby and crimson; red cherry, strawberry compote, raspberry, rose petal, warm spice and licorice; cherry, cranberry, clove, pepper and dried Mediterranean herbs; medium-bodied with polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long spice-laced finish
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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