Latest Technical Specifications · 2020
Alcohol 14.2%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Syrah
Region Yarra Valley
Soil Sedimentary soil, Very high in iron
Orientation North-East Facing
Vine Age Section A8 Syrah was planted in 1971.
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Fruit was hand harvested and hand sorted; 20–30% whole bunches were included. Fermentation involved initial foot plunging followed by turnovers and pigeage near its end. The wine was pressed, settled overnight, and gravity-filled into barrel.
Tasting Notes Dense red with purple; perfumed and alluring, with spice and violets; dark-fruit and graphite flavours; graceful and textural.
Food Pairing Provençal-style cuisine, including charcuterie, cassoulet, aubergine, and mushroom.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Syrah
Region Yarra Valley
Soil Sedimentary soil, Very high in iron
Orientation North-East Facing
Vine Age Section A8 Syrah was planted in 1971.
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Fruit was hand harvested and hand sorted; 20–30% whole bunches were included. Fermentation involved initial foot plunging followed by turnovers and pigeage near its end. The wine was pressed, settled overnight, and gravity-filled into barrel.
Tasting Notes Dense red with purple; perfumed and alluring, with spice and violets; dark-fruit and graphite flavours; graceful and textural.
Food Pairing Provençal-style cuisine, including charcuterie, cassoulet, aubergine, and mushroom.
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