Grown on the Drogemuller & Howard family vineyards from several clones and separate picks giving depth and complexity. Full daytime sunlight hours during the day with cool crisp night temperatures at night
Alluring aromas of wild strawberry, cherry, toffee and leafy notes. Medium bodied with lingering flavours of cherry and plum superbly integrated with fine tannins and spice on the finish.
An enticing nose of ripe, dark cherry, violets, some toasty oak with a sweet mocha tinge and a spicy, pepper-dusted layer. The palate has lovely, supple, fleshy fruit, really smooth and even, quite concentrated cherry flavour, some blue fruits too. Tannins spread with a flurry through the finish.
Alcohol level : 13.5%
Awards
2019 Vintage; 90 Points Nick Stock JamesSuckling.com
2014 Vintage; 90 Points Halliday Wine Companion
2013 Vintage; 91 Points Halliday Wine Companion, 90 Points Rob Geddes MW
2012 Vintage; 90 Points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front
2011 Vintage; 92 Points Nick Stock The Age & Sydney Morning Herald Good Wine Guide 2013
2009 Vintage; Gold 2012 Sommelier Wine Awards
2007 Vintage; 90 Points Nick Stock The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010
2006 Vintage; 91 Points Huon Hooke, 90 Points Nick Stock The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2009
Culinary Recommendation : To serve 16 C - 18 C. Good match with many styles of fine food and game dishes also well suited to cheese.
