Tasting note

A Cabernet-led Bordeaux blend rich in blackcurrant, leather, cedar and spice, with an interesting, savoury tang of tomato leaf and red pepper.

Viticulture

Ample winter and spring rain provided good

sub soil moisture and resulted in healthy

canopies and good vigour. Summer

conditions were very mild. Grapes ripened

gracefully with only a few small rain

episodes, enough to keep the vines fresh and

vibrant. Rainfall was only a little over

average for the first months of the year.

Vinification

Small grape batches, gently crushed, open fermenters used. Foot treading midway through fermentation. Basket pressed, then transferred to new and old French oak to finish. Barrel-fermented wine ages on lees with no racking until final blend, no fining, or filtration for pure, unaltered character.

Food Match

Steak, pork sausages.