Aroma
Highly detailed and floral bouquet of rose petals, violets and potpourri. This is framed by an array of red fruits, strawberry, cherry, raspberry with a hint of Asian spice.
Maturation
12 months in oak.
Appearance
Deep crimson in colour.
Palate
The palate is plush and expansive, flowering red fruits and floral detail, the tannins are very fine and silky and coat the palate. The finish is fine though long and tightly wound with a mineral-edged savoury flourish.
Vinification
Handpicked, hand sorted and handled as two separate parcels. Gently destemmed into small open oak fermenters. 30% whole bunch in Block 2 only. Following a 3-4 day soaking the fermentation proceeded, peaking in temperature at 32C. The wine was pressed off skins after 14 days into tight grain French oak 500L puncheons for malolactic fermentation and maturation. 50% in one-year old puncheons and 50% in three-year old puncheons.
Cellaring Potential
Cellared carefully, this wine will age gracefully for at least 20 years.
Range Notes
The artwork is a representation of the country where the artist led a traditional nomadic lifestyle in his younger years. He has depicted a central rock hole, Wangkartu, which supplies water to the surrounding country. It is fed by a central creek line which flows in the wet season. Other water sources are also shown, Pillal, Minyil and Tuwiltjarra. The surrounding country is dominated by parallel sand dunes.
Vintage Notes
The 2018 season was characterised by a warm and extended summer. The wines are intensely flavoured, yet poised and balanced, ensuring their longevity.
