Winemaker's Notes:

The Shiraz is derrived from 35 year old vines in the Hunter Valley planted on deep basalt soils, and in the hot Summer weather these vines consistently produce fully-ripe, black-fruit and currant characters, with moderate to full body, and well-rounded tannins.

The Viognier is sourced from vines 20 km further inland, where the heat generates fuller and riper fruit characters earlier.

The nose shows fully ripe Shiraz characters of blood-plum and ripe red-cherry plus the exotic perfume of Viognier, with honeysuckle blossom and spice providing richer aromatic charm. Flavours show luxurious red and blackfruit depth, flowing to a plush finish with a petit tannin balance. Refined medium-toasted oak adds fine length, with spicy cigar-box perfume and supple wood tannin support.

The grapes are co-fermented added to the rich bouquet, flavor softness, and gentle tannins already, making a fresh and opulent style of wine that is complete and balanced even when young.