Regional Appellation: Western Australia
Grape Variety: Shiraz 100%
Oak Maturation: 50% held for 12 Months in new 40% American oak & 20% Nevers & Vosges French oak with 50% Vinified in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date: September 2003
Cellaring Potential: 2-4 Years

FRUIT
Grown in the deep gravel and red loam of the high country of the valley, the fruit was picked from low cropping vines that developed intense colour and varietal flavours.

WINE MAKING
This wine was subjected to a balanced combination of both Cold and Long Skin Maceration. The two components were run-off separately into barrels to finish Alcoholic & Malolactic Fermentation. The wines then remained on lees for a further six months to generate charred and earthy characters.

ASSESSMENT
Colour: Deep garnet red with purple edges
Nose: Strong Vanilla scented oak, plummy fruit with Earthy/ Liquorice complexity
Palate: Wild berry, spice and bramble like flavours
Recommended Cuisine: Rillettes, rib-eye Beef on the bone, Duck, Venison, rare Kangaroo, matured cheddars, blue cheeses and very dark chocolate!

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