VINTAGE
Cooler conditions compared to previous vintage saw harvest get underway in the Geographe at the end of January, with yields for 2022 similar to the 2021 Vintage. This resulted in optimum fruit ripeness of excellent quality from well-managed blocks.

REGION
Swan Valley 74%
Geographe 26%

VARIETALS 
38% Montepulciano
24% Mencia 
16% Barbera 
10% Grenache
7% Nero d'Avola
5% Arinto

TECHNICAL DATA 
Alcohol: 15.2%
pH: 3.66
Titratable Acidity: 7.57

WINEMAKING NOTES 
Whole berry, hand plunged, co-fermented field blend in old seasoned oak for 3 month.
Bottled early to retain freshness.

TASTING NOTES
This a Montepulciano dominate blend at 38%, Mencia 24%, Nero d'Avola 7% coming from an experimental block in the Swan Valley, and Barbera 16% Grenache 10% sourced from the Geographe region, these varietals adding acidity and aromatics, lastly 5% of Arinto. Aged in old Seasoned Oak for 3 months. Generous and supple aromas, floral, chocolate on the nose. Subtle tannins, with a fine lingering acidity, raspberry, plum, and cherry on the palate.

BOTTLED 
August 

CASES PRODUCED 
150 Dozen 

AWARDS
Bronze Medal – Geographe Wine Show 2022
95 points – Ray Jordan WA Wine: Review