Description
Deep and bright ruby. Complex nose of red plums, black cherries and vintage roses; with earthy notes and garrigue - brambles, wild thyme, heather, rosehip and crushed herbs. The palate structure is rich and concentrated, the acids are juicy yet fine and the supple tannins enhance a long spice-laden finish of star anise, fennel seeds and Szechuan pepper.
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