Description

Method

Produced in an early drinking style, through cold soaking of the grapes prior to ferment & using gentle pump overs during fermentation (to lower the intensity of tannin extraction). Further use of whole berries, rather than crushed, in fermentation helps yield a plush, juicy, fruit-forward wine with fine tannins.

Results

Our 2022 vintage highlights the Heathcote flavor profile – red and black fruits, black cherry, Plums & white pepper. The soft, juicy palate, incorporates French toasty oak spice, nut and slight Vanilla. An approachable wine with a full, round finish.

Conclusion

The Heathcote terroir is sought for the robust structure, inherent flavors and spiciness it imparts in Shiraz. It is, for this reason, we can keep our winemaking intervention simple, letting the red soil do the talking in our full-bodied, silky-smooth Shiraz.

 

Vintage 2022
Region Heathcote
Sub-region Northern Heathcote – Mt.Camel
Fruit Shiraz (single vineyard)
Harvest Machine
Winery notes Cold soak followed by whole berry fermentation with selected yeast completing ferment with gentle pump-overs
Oak French
Palate Vibrant & Floral. Red fruits, Plum, Black Cherry & white pepper
Alcohol 14.8%