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Grape variety | 100% organic shiraz

Vegan | Yes

Viticulture | 20 year old vines. 100% certified organic estate grown fruit from Annangrove Park at 700 metres above sea level. 20 hectares North East slightly sloping vineyard. Clones: 1654, CL10, CL12, PT23. VSP trellising. Two bud spurs. 6-8 tonnes per hectare. Vineyard floor has a permanent, continuous sward (grasses, flowers, clovers) to encourage ladybirds & other insects to help maintain the biodiversity across the entire variety

Vinification | Hand and machine harvested in the early hours of a March morning and finished by 11am. De-stemmed on open rollers with 10% whole bunch added after de-stemming. Selected and ambient yeasts. Rotary fermentation. 9 months maturation in stainless steel with American oak staves to undergo 100% malolactic fermentation prior to bottling in December 2018.

Colour | Dark ruby red with bright magenta hue.

Aroma | A lifted and fragrant aroma of dark berry fruits, violets, crushed herbs and briars.

Palate | Medium bodied with savoury notes and a long finish. Well balanced with smooth tannins that will lengthen over time.

Food matches | Balance with a range of game meat dishes, charcuterie or rich flavoured cheeses.

Alcohol | 13.5%