Vintage
2021
ABV
14.8%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Vintage
Sourced from the Frankland River region of Western Australia, fruit was
harvested early morning before being transported to the winery where fruit
was crushed and stemmed before transfer to a closed fermenter. Following
fermentation the must was pressed off skins to tank more for MOX for 6
months to help set colour and improved mouthfeel. Post maturation the wine
was cold settled before racking and canning. No fining agents or filtration,
minimal use of SO2.
Sensory
Deep tones of brooding black fruits are given pois and lift by aromas of red
cherries and white peppercorns. Coating tannin laced with tones of graphite
and cocoa form a rich yet lively textural core, culminating in a soft and
succulent finish.
Accolades
Jancis Robinson (15.5pts)
“...Deep purplish crimson. Rather reduced nose – the least aromatic
of these five canned Western Australian wines. But it’s convincingly
salty and varietal without the high alcohol being at all obvious. Apart
from the missing aroma, this is savoury and lightly sweet but not thick.
Clearly proper rather than industrial wine. This almost deserves a score
of 16. Drink 2022-2023”