The 2016 vintage began with well below-average rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, which enhanced flowering and fruit set. Low disease pressure was maintained by one of the hottest Decembers on record, though temperatures cooled down in the New Year and rainfall around version in late January brought relief to the dry-grown vineyards. This was followed by further rainfall in early March 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 ver high quality.

Incredibly fragrant aromas of raspberry, dark plum, spicy blueberry and red currant are two complemented by notes of mace, nutmeg, white pepper and musk.

The rich and intense palate shows excellent structure and complexity, bursting with wild berry,dark plum and entwined with an array of dried spices. Layers of firm yet silky tannins provide exceptional length.

Deep crimson in colour with purple hues.

Grenache, mature and shiraz vilified separately. Matured in seasoned French hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.