VINEYARD
The Vines were planted by the creek in the 1960s as a trial block for the 1654 Shiraz Clone, on sandy brown loam with grey clay. This single-block wine went out of production in 2005, but we brought it back in 2018. In some ways there’s a precariousness to the creek-side site, but it’s and evocative spot with history and the capacity to grow a sensational wine with character. We’ve re-trellised the vines to better control the canopy and achieve finer balance.
DESCRIPTION
Deep Magenta with aromas of super ripe, macerated dark and red plum, boysenberry, mulberry and dark cherry fruits. Layers of fruitcake spices, ironstone, jasmine, roasting meats, dark chocolate and earth. Dark, spicy, and long of finish with the tug of powdery tannins and a real graphite ed point.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME
15.5%
VINTAGE CONDITION
The 2021 vintage trend of below average rainfall During winter, then had a perfect rain timing at budburst. Unusually mild weather though fruit set with little wind to have potential crop and long elongated bunches of grapes. Canopy growth strong and open-up the canopy allow good natural airflow.
Harvest about Mid - late February.
There is an amazing density of color and vibrant/inviting hues to all wines in 2021.
REGION
Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield sub-region.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Shiraz
VINEYARDS
Seppeltsfield Vineyard
IDEAL DRINKING WINDOW
6-8 years from release but drinking well for 8-15 years after release.
