Red Cambrian volcanic soil with some limestone. The red soils are some of the oldest in the world. Heathcote has a continental climate with warm days
and cooler nights, allowing the grapes to ripen fully, yet still retain natural acidity and fine grained tannins. Perfect for Shiraz
TASTING NOTES
Bright, deep red, purple hue. Spice, plum, pepper, full rich fruit, fresh.
Round full flavour. Rich fruit flavours. Balanced with fine tannin. Good length.
COLOUR
Bright, deep red, purple hue
NOSE
Spice, plum, pepper, full rich fruit, fresh
PALATE
Rich fruit flavours. Balanced with fine tannin. Good length.
WINEMAKING
Hand picked fruit was crushed and destemmed into both static and rotary fermenters and fermented for up to two weeks on skins before being pressed. Approximately one third of the blend was aged in older oak casks for 6 months before blending with the unoaked portion
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Heathcote, VIC
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle Size: 750mls
Case Size: 12
