The Characteristics: A beautifully fragrant, restrained yet balanced expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. The nose is bursting with raspberry, strawberry, mulberry and spice. The palate is juicy and silken. Pure fruit, fresh acid and super supple tannins all in harmony. This wine, from a lighter, spicier year, presents as immediately drinkable and should be enjoyed in the first 3 to 4 years of its life to take advantage of its youthful charm and fresh fruit character.

The Winemaking: The grapes used in this wine are mostly from very old bush vines, and underwent gentle crushing, traditional open tank fermentation, basket pressing and oak maturation prior to bottling.

Alcohol: 14.0%

Residual sugar: 1.1 g/L

Titratable acid: 6.1

pH: 3.49