Winemaker's Notes:

COLOR:
Deep red with purple brightness.

NOSE:
Fragrant and lifted black cherry bouquet with a fresh floral notes, combined with lashings of exotic spice and vibrant raspberry with a hint of mint. The Durif chimes in with fuller and deeper aromas of briar and spice.

PALATE:
This medium bodied red wine is very soft yet bursts with vibrant ripe, black plum "sweetness" and a complex savory velvet mouthfeel. The Shiraz and Cabernet supply the main varietal expressiveness - black cherry, plum-cake and red-fruit - while the Durif brings out a headier savory character and deeper 'portlike' spice at the finish. The tannins are soft with lively acid on the finish, keeping the wine fresh and focused.

SOURCE AREA:
The Shiraz is sourced from vineyards in the Limestone Coast district in South Australia. This area has a temperate Mediteranean climate with dry and warm to hot weather. The Cabernet is from the Murray River district. The Durif is from vineyards in the Murrumbidgee River area of NSW, a warmer continental area with vineyards planted in alluvial soils of sandy gravels and clays. Each area enjoys an abundance of sunshine, producing fruit with fully ripe and rich expressive appeal.

Reviews:

“ 85 Points. ” — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Feb 2009