Shiraz for our 2017 Vintage Fortified was specially selected from our low yielding Barossa Valley vineyard. Harvested fruit was cold soaked and fermented on skins for 10 days before being fortified and matured in aged American oak hogsheads to add additional complexity and finesse.

Aromas of ripe plum and chocolate combine perfectly with flavours of fruit cake, cinnamon and spice to produce a fortified wine with structure and length.

FOOD SUGGESTION: One for me, one for you - best served with and in Fortified Truffles (click for recipe).

CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now and will reward cellaring for a further 15 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-18 ̊C

ALCOHOL: 19.0%

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
4 STARS ~ 2019 Winestate Magazine Sweet Wine & Fortified

90pts; ”Vintage port-style wine with plum, cocoa powder, anise, brandy and vanilla (from oak?). Moderate sweetness certainly promotes drinkability, although the wine should develop well with a bit more bottle age.” - Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

”Heady aromatics with dried plum flavours, hints of clove and cinnamon, and faint woody tones. Luscious and warming.” - Toni Paterson MW

”Bright purple/red colour, as it should be. Spirit jumps from this in a raw, unbridled way, Dark chocolate and plums in the second wave. Rounded and rich - it's well put together, coconut oak adding a layer of interest. Red berry freshness and acidity a welcome addition. Great value.” - Nick Butler, The Real Review