Cinsaut 2025

This light, juicy, and lifted Cinsault comes from Block 1 of Orbis’s vineyard in the heart of McLaren Vale, grown on ancient Christies Beach formation soils. Cranberry, strawberry, and pomegranate dominate, with delicate red fruits and a refreshing, crunchy finish. It’s nuanced, fresh, and perfect lightly chilled on a warm summer’s day. The fruit was handpicked in late February and fermented over two weeks with gentle daily punchdowns. It stayed on skins under gas cover for a further four weeks, before being pressed and matured in old French oak puncheons for eight months. Bottled in late September. Minimal intervention. Low sulphur.

Verity Cowley is the Managing Director and Head Winemaker of Orbis Wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With more than 15 years of experience across winemaking and viticulture, she is recognised for her expertise in sustainable, regenerative and minimal intervention wine production. Having worked across diverse Australian and international wine regions, Verity brings a broad perspective to vineyard management and site expression. Since joining Orbis in 2024, she has led the winery's commitment to regenerative farming and organic and biodynamic certification. Her philosophy is simple: exceptional wines begin in healthy vineyards.