Latest Technical Specifications · 2024
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Shiraz 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 38%, Cabernet Franc 19%
Region Wrattonbully
Soil Clay-rich terra rossa topsoil over limestone, With natural limestone caves beneath the vineyard
Orientation Vineyard Situated At The Top Of A North–South Limestone Ridge
Harvest Dates Shiraz: 19 March 2024; Cabernet Franc: 19–20 March 2024; Cabernet Sauvignon: 20–21 March 2024; all hand harvested
Vine Age Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2004; Shiraz and Cabernet Franc planted in 2008
Fermentation Vessels Larger Potter fermenters and smaller open-top fermenters
Pressing Method Fruit Was Crushed And Destemmed; The Must Was Pressed Off Skins After Fermentation And Maceration
Oak Types French oak; new barrels and old foudres
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon uses Reynella and CW44 clones on rootstocks; Shiraz and Cabernet Franc use Australian clones on rootstocks. All are planted at 4,444 vines per hectare in 1.5-metre rows, with the fruiting wire 50 centimetres above ground.
Tasting Notes Ripe fruit, violets, mulberry, blackberry and earthy black olive
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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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Shiraz 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 38%, Cabernet Franc 19%
Region Wrattonbully
Soil Clay-rich terra rossa topsoil over limestone, With natural limestone caves beneath the vineyard
Orientation Vineyard Situated At The Top Of A North–South Limestone Ridge
Harvest Dates Shiraz: 19 March 2024; Cabernet Franc: 19–20 March 2024; Cabernet Sauvignon: 20–21 March 2024; all hand harvested
Vine Age Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2004; Shiraz and Cabernet Franc planted in 2008
Fermentation Vessels Larger Potter fermenters and smaller open-top fermenters
Pressing Method Fruit Was Crushed And Destemmed; The Must Was Pressed Off Skins After Fermentation And Maceration
Oak Types French oak; new barrels and old foudres
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon uses Reynella and CW44 clones on rootstocks; Shiraz and Cabernet Franc use Australian clones on rootstocks. All are planted at 4,444 vines per hectare in 1.5-metre rows, with the fruiting wire 50 centimetres above ground.
Tasting Notes Ripe fruit, violets, mulberry, blackberry and earthy black olive
Food Pairing Boeuf Bourguignon with fresh buttered tagliatelle; or rosemary-and-mild-chilli roasted saltbush lamb with baby carrots and small potatoes