VINTAGE
Cooler conditions compared to previous vintage saw harvest get underway in the Geographe at the end of January, with yields for 2021 similar to the 2020 Vintage. This resulted in optimum fruit ripeness of excellent quality from well-managed blacks.

REGION 
63% Great Southern
21% Geographe
16% Perth Hills

VARIETALS 
43% Tempranillo
37% Shiraz
20% Grenache 

TECHNICAL DATA 
Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.68
Titratable Acidity: 7.9

WINEMAKING NOTES 
Whole berry, hand plunged, separate ferments and blended prior to oak maturation where it spent 4 months in seasoned French Oak. Expect soft chalky tannins, with bright blue fruits

TASTING NOTES
A Modern take on a GSM, Tempranillo dominant blend 43%, Shiraz 37%, and Grenache 20%. Separate ferments then blended prior to Oak maturation spending 4 months in New Seasoned French Oak. Floral, raspberry and plum on the nose, subtle chalky tannins, with a fine acid lift. Dry dusty dried herb character on the palate leaving a dry savory finish.

BOTTLED
April

CASES PRODUCED 
270 Dozen 

AWARDS
Silver Medal – Swan Valley Wine Show 2022
Bronze Medal – Geographe Wine Show 2022
94 points – Ray Jordan WA Wine: Review