Vintage
2016
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Made in the classic style using traditional techniques of open fermentation, hand plunging and gentle pressing, our 2016 Sangiovese has been cold soaked before being matured in French oak hogsheads for 22 months. To balance the palate, our winemaker has blended this wine with 10% Dry Land Cabernet Sauvignon.
Profile | Savoury, earthy, sour cherries, subtle spiced blackberry, balanced acidity.
Accolades
V16 // Silver Medal @ 2018 RASQ Mediterranean Challenge, Silver Medal @ 2018 Australian Small Winemakers Show.
Winemaker's Bio
As Winemaker Justin Ardill says, ‘great wines are made in the vineyard’. He works
with viticulturalist Rob Smyth to ensure the estate vineyards are expertly managed to
ensure optimum fruit quality and yields. The vineyards are also dry grown meaning
they rely on natural rainfall and are non-irrigated producing very low yields of rich,
concentrated fruit. Each parcel produces regionally distinct wines showcasing the terroir of the vineyards and region. Winemaker Justin continues to use traditional winemaking
techniques of hand picking, open fermentation, hand plunging, basket pressing and oak barrel maturation which allow the quality terroir to truly shine.
