Description
Aromas of dark cherry, dried herb , spice and savoury earthiness. Concentrated and complex flavours with a structure of fine tannins and great length.
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
1.0 g/l residual sugar
5.8 g/l acidity
3.68 pH
Vineyard
located in the Southern Valley’s subregion with soils composed of older glaciated clays
Vinification
cold soaked and fermented using indigenous yeast from Mount Riley’s winery and vineyard with a portion fermented as whole clusters. The wine was then aged for ten months in a mixture of new and seasoned French barrels.
Was malolactic fermentation used: no
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Bottling
Closure: Screw top