Darkest crimson, almost black in the glass. The fruit is ripe yet perfumed with blackberry, blueberry and classic Coonawarra mint characters. These are complimented by vanilla and cedar – like oak characters.

Rich blackcurrant, blackberry and dark chocolate flavours combine on a big rich, plump palate. The finish is soft, supple and warming. There is plenty of cassis flavour that lingers on the palate.

Twenty eight months (including malolactic fermentation) in 30% first use French oak hog heads, 70% older French and American barriques and hogsheads. Regular racking from and returning to barrel has resulted in a full rounded structure.