63% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon,13% Cabernet Franc
100% destemmed. Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was inoculated with wild yeast.
Deepest crimson red. Brooding aromatically with notes of cassis, black olive, dried tobacco and the faintest hint of caramel. The wine has lovely focus on the palate with dark fruits framed by fine tannins to deliver a classical structure with an excellent future ahead. Cellar 1 to 15 years from vintage.
Medium deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blueberry aromas with vanilla, espresso notes. Inky deep wine with lovely dark plum, blueberry fruits, fine grained classical tannins, superb mid plate richness and integrated savoury, vanilla oak. Finishes al dente/ cedary firm with long fresh dark berry fruits. Well balanced wine with understated power and well-modulated tannins.
96 points Andrew Caillard MW Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association 20 May, 2019
A merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon blend from the Gimblett Gravels district. Bright, fruit-focused red wine with red fruits, cedar and spicy oak flavours. An elegant wine that offers great value at this price.
94 points Bob Campbell MW the realreview.com 23 May 2019