2023 Levant Shiraz

Grapes sourced from our new vineyard additions of predominantly cool-climate-specific Shiraz clones. All were hand-picked and sorted then destemmed to retain intact whole berries (a portion crushed on top) and tipped to open vats. A judicious amount of stalks were added back to complement aroma, complexity and tannin. Fermentation and time on skins lasted between 10 and 21 days with the ferment temperature reaching 32°C. Vats were hand-plunged or turned over a maximum of once per day.

Aroma: Intense & complex with white pepper, black plums, persimmon, frangipani, aniseed, nougat, caramel jersey & gravel with an underlying hum of stalky complexity.

Palate: Flavours of red and black fruits, Red Delicious apple, pomegranate and subtle floral, charcuterie and sous-bois characters. A prominent acid line, chewy youthful tannins and high-tone oak define the palate. Deep and flavourful reverberative finish that lingers long.

This wine is suitable for vegans.