The lead up to the 2013 vintage saw an early onset of summer, with occasional thunderstorms and only four heat spike, into the 40s, over summer. A cooler than average January followed by a warm February, brought the predicted early vintage even further forward. Even after the dry-feta of winter/spring/summer the word from the winery floor was that it would be another great year for old-vine Eden Valley shiraz. Fortunately, a desperately needed 16mm of rain came, the first for nearly six months, at the beginning of March to help the dry-grown vines struggle through to full maturity. The roller-coaster weather ride continued through March with almost weekly cycles of hot and cold. Cool drizzly weather at the end of March with almost weekly cycles of hot and cold. Cool drizzly weather at the end of March brought nearly the harvest to a halt, but a return to the Indian Sumer conditions in early April gave us a chance to get the late varieties in Eden Valley overate line for another great vintage of average yields and fabulous quality.

An enticing bouquet of Satsuma plum, blackberry, blueberry and raspberry compote is supported by hints of bay leaf fennel and juniper with underlying notes of black pepper.

Rich and concentrated dark berry and Dutch chocolate flavours lead to notes of smoked meats and hints of cedar. A swathe of soft, silky tannins creates layers of texture for a long and lush finish.

Deep crimson in colour.

Matured in 50% new and 50% seasoned French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.