A cold calm winter was followed by a mild spring lacking the extremes occasionally endured in
the south west. The growing season was dry from mid-November through to mid-April. Judicious
irrigation maintained vine health allowing a long, slow ripening season with most varieties
harvested up to seven days later than usual. The rains held off throughout March and April to allow
a smooth, problem free harvest, completing a fantastic vintage.Shiraz is mainly sourced from our Wallcliffe and Trinders Estate vineyards, planted 26 and 13 years
ago respectively, where the soils are gravel laterite derived from weathered granite with a gravel-clay
sub-soil. Shoot and leaf removal is employed during the course of the season on all vines.

Aromas of blueberries and plum are complemented by couverture and toasty vanilla along with nutmeg
and cardamon spices.

Rich, vibrant, juicy blackberry and plum flavours lead into a generous, spicy, dark chocolate laced
finish. The sinewy, savoury tannins show excellent persistence on a long and complex palate.

Deep garnet with purple hues.