Vintage 2019 shaped up to be a challenging one, with below-average yields, however the quality was very high, with beautiful expressions of varietal character and generally good balance and structure. Yields were down due to ‘hen and chicken’ (berries of different sizes), caused by cold, wet conditions during flowering. Shiraz yields were the most affected by these factors, influenced by hail and severe wind causing poor fruit set. A dry winter, spring and summer with warmer than average temperatures in January and February lead to the advancement of maturity of all grape varieties in the Barossa Valley and an early onset of vintage.

Fragrant aromas of cassis, violets, wild forest berries and crushed flowering herbs are supported by hints of graphite, black olive and cedar.

The palate is rich and plush with excellent depth and structure, pure and focussed mulberry, blueberry and cassis flavours and long, layered fine-grained tannins.

Deep crimson with garnet hues.

Vitello - free range, grass-fed veal tenderloin with prociutto, sage, charred leek, spinach croquette and lemon butter

Matured in 14% new and 86% seasoned French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.