Vintage

2019

Country of Origin

Australia

Vineyard Region

Barossa

Colour

Deep dark plum red in colour

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 2019 Barossa vintage started dry and continued that way. The Barossa experienced lower than average rainfall for the entire growing season while also have the coldest September which delayed budburst. A warmer October and November allowed vine growth to catch up. A dry winter, frost events in late September and early November along with windy conditions at flowering contributed to lower than average yields across the district. December and January were warmer than average and January experienced 11 days over 35 oC. Thankfully February was cooler allowing for ripening and flavour development to occur at a similar rate through to harvest.

Maturation

This wine is matured in a combination of seasoned and new oak barrels for 12 months.

Technical Analysis

pH 3.55

Harvest Date March- April 2018

Bottling Date Feb- April 2019