Individual blocks picked and vinified separately, destemmed, 20% whole berries, open-fermented, 9 days on skins, matured for 12 months in French puncheons (12% new). Deep colour; the wine effortlessly takes hold of every aspect of the palate, with layered plum and black forest flavours, just the modest amount of new oak and tannins. Grown and made in this fashion dispenses with the need for shiraz or cabernet to provide structure. Gold medal National and Perth Wine Shows '17.