Shiraz from our low yielding western ridge vineyard, was fermented on skins for 10 days before being matured in new and seasoned American oak hogsheads for 22 months to add further complexity ad finesse. Premium Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon spent 9 days in a small open fermenter followed by 22 months in French oak barrels, before the two wines were blended.

Aromas of black cherries, red plums and cedar, combine with flavours of dark chocolate, forest fruits and spice, producing a balanced wine with structure and an enduring finish. Drinks beautifully now but will reward patient cellaring.

FOOD SUGGESTION: Braised beef with roasted, rosemary potatoes

CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now and will reward patient cellaring for a further 12 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ̊C

GRAPE VARIETAL: 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

ALCOHOL: 14.8%

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
96pts; GOLD - 2022 Wine Showcase Magazine

BRONZE; 87pts - 2021 Melbourne Wine Show

95pts; “This is deliciously expressed and hugely satisfying showing dark fruit richness with toasted spice, cedary oak, dark cocoa and smoked game notes on the nose. The concentrated palate displays terrific fruit intensity and velvety mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy sumptuous finish.” - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

93pts; "This Barossa winery offers the typical Aussie blend of Shiraz and Cabernet, and this is more compelling evidence of why it can work so well. Shiraz from their low-yielding, western ridge vineyard is fermented on skins for ten days before maturing for 22 months in a mix of new and older American hogsheads. The Cabernet spends nine days in small open fermenters before 22 months in French oak, before the two components are blended. An inky black colour. This does not exhibit the exuberance of the Shiraz Mataro, more austere and more carefully structured, but still offers attractive notes of cigar box, dark chocolate, black cherries, cloves, leather and blackberries. There is more line and length here, than with the Shiraz Mataro – simply a matter of which style you prefer. No doubt, there will be plenty of takers for both. With serious length, this is a wine which has a good ten to fifteen years ahead of it.”- Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

“Top notes of vanilla, cassis and raspberries lead to a dense and structured core. This has a towering framework of tannins and extraction, yet there's freshness there too. If you like your shiraz with a chew, this is for you.” – Gabrielle Poy, The Real Review