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A long and cool spring with good rainfall and mild summer conditions meant that the fruit for this wine was picked a few weeks later than normal. An early morning harvest had the fruit delivered to the winery in pristine the condition. After pressing, the Riesling juice was fermented cool in stainless steel for 21 days to retain freshness and aromatic intensity in the finished wine. Download Full Tasting Note -
A long and cool spring with good rainfall and mild summer conditions meant that the fruit for this wine was picked a few weeks later than normal. After a cool fermentation in stainless steel for 14 days the wine was chilled in order to stop the ferment, hence leaving around 30g/L residual sugar. This sweetness brings richness to the palate but paired with the lovely natural acidity the wine is balanced and shows amazing floral and citrus characters. 95 Points Wine Orbit Download Full Tasting Note -
Winemaking
Hand picked and gently destemmed, the varieties grow together in the vineyard and ferment together in open fermenters for 7 days while being pumped over twice daily by hand. They then mature together for 21 months in 20% new French and 80% seasoned puncheons. Our best estimate is 90% Grenache, 10% Mataro.Tasting Notes
"This 2022 Grenache Mataro is reserved with an almost Côtes du Rhône feel as pure red cherry aromas are matched with a strong earthy, ironstone core with touches of meat and spice. It is a unique expression, supple textured with juicy acidity in a mid weight before building to a fleshy finish." Angus Hughson, The Vintage JournalReviews
"Wonderfully composed and styled, the perfumed bouquet reveals sweet plum, blackberry, vanilla, game, and roasted hazelnut aromas with an infusion of fragrant spices. The palate exhibits excellent weight and a plump mouthfeel, splendidly framed by fleshy texture and finely infused tannins, finishing superbly long and velvety. At its best: now to 2040" 96 Points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 95 Points Jeni Port, Wine Pilot Download Full Tasting Note -
Winemaking Notes
After hand-picking, the grapes were destemmed prior to fermentation into open top vessels and carefully managed through twice daily pump overs for 10 days. After pressing, the wines were allowed to mature in a mix of new (15%) and seasoned French oak barriques for 19 months prior to blending. Further time in bottle has allowed the wine to develop greater depth and complexity that will only continue as time goes on.Tasting Notes
“This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is refined with beautiful purity of lifted cassis and slate aromas. Typically Eden Valley in a compact, dry and firm package, with a dense tannic frame which then delivers a long, drying and savoury finish.” Angus Hughson, The Vintage JournalReviews
"This wine is robust and intriguingly complex, featuring aromas of cassis, sweet cherry, cedar, cigar, and subtle spices on the nose. On the palate, it offers outstanding weight and richness, beautifully complemented by a refined texture and well-integrated tannins. It is firm and engaging, yet remains elegant and harmonious, with an impressively long and structured finish. At its best: now to 2041" 96 Points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 96 Points Jeni Port, Wine Pilot Download Full Tasting Note -
Winemaking Notes
After hand picking, the grapes were destemmed prior to fermentation into open top fermenters and gently pumped over by hand, twice a day, for 10 days. The resulting wine was matured for 19 months in new (25%) and seasoned French oak burgundians prior to careful racking and blending. A further two years in bottle has added further complexity.Tasting Notes
"This beautifully proportioned 2021 Shiraz is gorgeous delivering a hearty and controlled mix of blackberry and licorice against a strong background of earth and dried spices. A punchy and well defined palate follows, rivers of tannins and flavour flow in perfect unison to a strong, muscular finish" Angus Hughson, The Vintage JournalReviews
"This shiraz is both powerful and graceful, boasting rich dark fruit flavours with smoky game, cedar, toasted spice, and mocha aromas on the nose. The palate is superbly balanced, offering seductive complexity and a velvety texture that culminates in an impressively long, satisfying finish. It is wonderfully harmonious and seamless, demonstrating outstanding depth and opulence. At its best: now to 2041." 97 Points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit Download Full Tasting Note
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** 6 bottle limit per customer ** The pedigree and provenance of the shiraz vineyard at Hutton Vale Farm is impressive. The ‘old’ block was planted in the 1960s with cuttings taken from the nearby Mt Edelstone vineyard. 55 years down the track, the old dry grown vines continue to survive with a little more nurturing in their middle age, using mulching and mid row management. Eight acres planted to the East in the 1990s from cuttings taken from the ‘old’ block are the “grandchildren” of the original plantings at Mt Edelstone. Hand picked and destemmed to open fermenters where it was inoculated with selected yeast strains and fermented warm (peaking at around 24C) over 5 to 7 days. During this time the ferment was hand pumped over (by actual humans) twice a day for 45 minutes each time. It was then drained and pressed to tank to ferment to dryness. Malolactic fermentation was completed in thick staved French Oak puncheons (40% new) with maturation for 30 monthsTasting Notes
Deep red with purple tinges, pepper and aniseed with herbal undertones lead into cherry and plum fruit with traces of violets and forest floor. On the palate, rich, red berries and brambles entwine with white pepper and spice complemented by cedar oak and mouth-coating tannins leading to a lingering spiced plum aftertaste.Awards & Accolades
Gold Medal International Wine and Spirits Competition 92 Points, Ned Goodwin. Halliday Wine Companion
