Description
Deep and bright ruby. Multi-faceted nose of blood plums and red cherries; with star anise, nutmeg and cinnamon; and garrigue - brambles, wild thyme, heather, rosehip and crushed herbs. The palate structure is lithe; the acids are juicy yet taut, and the fine supple tannins lengthen the smoky mineral finish. The flavour spectrum finishes with earthy notes from the vineyards - schist gravels and river pebbles.
Awards
93 pts James Suckling
Silver International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Silver New Zealand International Wine Show
Silver Sommelier Wine Awards
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
Vineyard
Region: Central Otago Sub Region: Bannockburn VINEYARDS Cairnmuir Vineyard 80% Kawarau, Clutha, Southview, Cairnmuir Rise Clones: 5,6,13, 115; varying rootstocks Aspect: north/north west sloping elevated glacial terrace Row orientation: east/west Soil: weakly structured light alluvial soils overlaying schist rock Elevation: 270m Vine age: 22 years Trellis system & pruning: VSP, spur
Felton Rd Vineyard 20% Kofiua, Kolo Clones: 5,777,667,115,113; varying rootstocks Aspect: north west Row orientation: east/west Soil: Young alluvial, schist based sandy silt and loams overlaying schist rock Elevation: 240m Vine age: 22 years Trellis system & pruning: VSP, spur
Vinification
VINIFICATION Whole bunch fermentation: 11% Pre-ferment maceration: 5 days Yeast: 50% wild Fermentation heat: Peaked at 31°C Punch-downs: Twice daily Post fermentation maceration: 6 days Oak treatment: 11 months in 29% new French barriques, medium-plus toast, mostly Alliers & Vosges forests
Maturation
Oak treatment: 11 months in 29% new French barriques, medium-plus toast, mostly Alliers & Vosges forests