Vintage

2014

Country of Origin

Australia

Vineyard Region

Barossa

Colour

Rich, dark red with a dark purple rim.

Nose

The nose shows rich concentrated red and blue fruits, red liquorice, mint, brambles, dark chocolate and rich mocha notes with hints of spice and integrated oak.

Peak Drinking

This wine can be enjoyed now, but will also improve with careful cellaring.

Vintage Conditions

The Barossa had excellent winter rains that carried the vines through the dry spring and summer. Rain between February 13 and 15 brought things to a temporary stop; thereafter ideal, mild weather resulted in the ability to be able to pick all varieties at their optimum ripeness and maturity. On average, yields were down, but the red wines are rich and varietal, with dense colours and a structure.

Maturation

This wine is matured in a combination of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels for 12 months.

Technical Analysis

pH 3.58

Harvest Date February to April 2015

Bottling Date October 2015