Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 65%; Shiraz 35%
Region Wrattonbully
Soil Clay-rich terra rossa topsoil over limestone with natural limestone caves beneath the vineyard
Orientation Top Of A North–South Limestone Ridge
Harvest Dates Shiraz hand-harvested 12–13 April 2023; Cabernet Sauvignon hand-harvested 13 April and a second date printed as “124h” April 2023 in the source
Vine Age Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2004; Shiraz planted in 2008
Fermentation Vessels Larger Potter fermenters and smaller open-top fermenters
Pressing Method Must Pressed Off Skins After Fermentation And Maceration
Oak Types French oak barrels and old foudres
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon uses Reynella and CW44 clones on rootstocks; Shiraz uses Australian clones on rootstocks. Planting density is 4,444 vines per hectare with 1.5-metre rows, and the fruiting wire is 50 centimetres above ground.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; intense cassis and liquorice aromas; supple tannins; balanced palate of dark berries and spice
Food Pairing Boeuf Bourguignon with fresh buttered tagliatelle; or rosemary-and-mild-chilli roasted saltbush lamb with baby carrots and small potatoes
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 65%; Shiraz 35%
Region Wrattonbully
Soil Clay-rich terra rossa topsoil over limestone with natural limestone caves beneath the vineyard
Orientation Top Of A North–South Limestone Ridge
Harvest Dates Shiraz hand-harvested 12–13 April 2023; Cabernet Sauvignon hand-harvested 13 April and a second date printed as “124h” April 2023 in the source
Vine Age Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2004; Shiraz planted in 2008
Fermentation Vessels Larger Potter fermenters and smaller open-top fermenters
Pressing Method Must Pressed Off Skins After Fermentation And Maceration
Oak Types French oak barrels and old foudres
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon uses Reynella and CW44 clones on rootstocks; Shiraz uses Australian clones on rootstocks. Planting density is 4,444 vines per hectare with 1.5-metre rows, and the fruiting wire is 50 centimetres above ground.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; intense cassis and liquorice aromas; supple tannins; balanced palate of dark berries and spice
Food Pairing Boeuf Bourguignon with fresh buttered tagliatelle; or rosemary-and-mild-chilli roasted saltbush lamb with baby carrots and small potatoes