The 2016 vintage began with well below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, which enhanced flowering and set to give average to above-average yield potential. Low disease pressure was maintained by one of the hottest Decembers on record, thought temperatures cooled down in the New Year and rainfall around veraison in late January brought relief to the dry-grown, old-vine Eden Valley vineyards. This was followed by further rainfall in early March which eased the stress on all varieties. The fruit matured with an earlier harvest, as predicted due to an early Easter. Open, light and airy vine canopies allowed for good flavour, sugar and colour and mature tannins to develop at harvest, which was overall characterized by average yields but very high quality.

Fragrant aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, dried cranberry and spicy orange rind wit floral notes of rosehip and nettle.

The savoury and complex plate is layered with tart red fruit, charcuterie, hints of anise and Campari and fine, firm tannins, balanced by mineralogy and fresh acidity for a long and textural finish.

Pale garnet in colour with brick-red hues.

Fermented on skins for up to 36 days and matured in 100% seasoned French hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.