Country: Australia

Winemaking Notes:
Careful blending is at the core of this wine, but we harvest each component separately, starting with Tempranillo. We then vinify and mature every variety separately, using only aged French oak barrels to ensure harmony of tannin structure without too much oak presence. Our aim seeks to blend the perfume and spice of Tempranillo, the savoury zest with high acidity of Sangiovese, and the gentle power of Shiraz.

Tasting Note:
Medium-bodied, yet with considerable depth in this vintage. Perfumed on the nose and rewarding on the palate. This year the Tempranillo produced delicious Morello cherry fruit. The Sangiovese produced a wine of intense perfume with notable tannins, but Tempranillo is to the fore. A Mediterranean style wine with the three varieties working in harmony together.

Food Pairing:
Great drinking all year round, especially with a platter of Spanish or Italian cured meats, good green olives, Manchego cheese and crusty bread.