Tasting note
Vibrant and penetrating with a beautifully perfumed aroma of crunchy pomegranate, mulberry and summer pudding. An inky palate with texture and verve framed by lip smacking saturated tannins. Tastes of maraschino cherries, blueberries and salted liquorice with precise ripeness and a near perfect balance of density and freshness.
Viticulture
The fruit is dry grown and farmed under organic principles by former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann, Robert and Genevieve Mann. Tony Mann and his son Rob planted the vineyard together on their family property in the Swan Valley more than 35 years ago.
Vinification
The grapes were hand harvested on the same day, individually berry sorted prior to carbonic maceration and natural co-fermentation in a single French oak vat. Maturation followed in the same French oak vat for 10 months.
Food Match
Diverse, suiting a range of regional cuisines including Moroccan lamb targine, charcuterie, tapas, Chinese roast duck.