Deep Ruby crimson

Dried herbs, brightly perfumed florals and spiced berry fruits intermingle in this lineated and refined
nose. Plenty of background yet to come out. The evolving aroma offers whisps of dried stone fruit,
sarsaparilla, kirsch liqueur, Cherry‐Ripe bars, rose petal and mulberry.

Dry spiced and savory fruited palate is supported by complex tannin structure. Acidity and tannin are
expressed in this layered and multi‐dimensional example.

14.5%

Clarendon, McLaren Vale: 10 kms N/E of McLaren Vale and 250 metres higher above sea level. We pick 2-3 weeks later than McLaren Vale and enjoy longer, milder, more consistent ripening conditions.

The 2006 vintage in Clarendon is best surmised as a Mediterranean finish to what was otherwise a typical Australian summer. The earlier onset of Autumnal coolness slowed ripening towards the end of the harvest season and enhanced colour development and enriched skin thickness ensued. The Romas vineyard is dry grown in tightly compact mineral filled soils. – Quartz, gravel and ironstone. Hand picking took place over several passes to ensure optimal ripeness of the fruit.

Low yielding, dry grown 83 y/o vines are hand picked thereby culturing whole berry, wild yeast fermentation. This increases the retention of the grape’s varietal essence and minimises bitter tannin extract. All pressings are returned to the barrel and bottled onsite without fining or filtration.

18 months, within a hierarchy of 1-5 year old tightly grained French Oak. Barrels are finally hand selected by winemaking team.

100% Grenache

Cork

20012-2030

Alc/Vol: 14.5% TA: 5.3 g/Lt pH: 3.5

7,2000 Bottles

Roman Bratasiuk