★ ★★★ Raymond Chan 17.5+/20 July 2011
Moderately deep ruby-red in colour, this has a soft, fully fragrant, lifted nose of soft red berryfruits and red florals, complexed by some funky dried herb, oak and game elements. An elegantly proportioned wine, the palate shows sweet and juicy small red fruit flavours lifted with floral notes. There are nuances of earth, dried herbs and game with oak that unfold in the glass. Fresh acidity and very fine-grained tannins contribute to a silky texture that carries throughout the line and length of the wine. Match with firm-fleshed seafood, duck and most Asian cuisine over the next 5-6+ years.
Technical Information
Clones: Clones 5, 777 & 667 - grafted
Vine: Age: 8 years
Soil: Sandy loam, light free draining soil
Rainfall: 220-300 mm per year
Elevation: 260 metres above sea level
Harvested: April 28th, 2009
Brix at Harvest: 24 - 25 Brix
Residual Sugar: Less than 1 gram per litre
Titratable Acidity: 7.0 grams per litre
Alcohol: 14.%
Bottled: April 2010
Package: 12 x 750 ml
