The growing season leading to the 2007 vintage was close to perfect – warm and dry, a welcome change from the previous year. The vintage started very early and proceeded without problems.

The grapes were grown in the Carbunup subregion of Margaret River. The wine was matured in French oak barriques for 2 years, 30% new and the balance older barrels. The superb 2007 vintage in Margaret River shows in the concentrated flavours and excellent structure of this wine.

Colour
Bright, deep red.

Nose
Fragrant blackcurrant fruit and cedary overtones from high quality French oak. Hints of capsicum provide further complexity.

Structure / Palate
The intense flavours of blackcurrant and hints of tobacco are framed by a stylish, yet firm tannin structure which will help the wine develop in bottle until at least 2015. The wine has very good length and the balance to drink well now. Excellent with red meats, in particular lamb.