Vintage
2021
ABV
14%
Wine Type
Red Blend
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
This wine has rich a rich magenta colour, and aromas of ripe blackberries, raspberries mint and plum. The palate is succulent with elegant flavours of dark berries, vibrant cherry and chocolate, spicy firm tannins or medium length and a crunchy finish.
Accolades
96 points 2022 Winestate River Regions tasting
Winemaker's Bio
Eric started his career with Brown Brothers of Milawa, All Saints of Rutherglen and Auldstone of Glenrowen, before working at BRL Hardy as Senior Fortified Winemaker. He remained at there winning them numerous awards for their fortified wines.
He took his extensive knowledge and skills to 919 Wines, winning numerous trophies and awards for the winery. He was awarded Riverland Winemaker of the Year in 2008, and Winestate Australian Winemaker of the Year in 2013. His most recent awards include Riverland Wine Show Best Fortified Wine, Winestate Organic Wine of the Year and Winestate Fortified Wine of the Year.
