Blackened crimson.

Lifted coffee, mocha and soft liquorice back a finely perfumed floral head on this wonderfully
concentrated yet elegant expression of Syrah. A background of roasted meats, pain grille –combined with a racy and pungent character makes for an exciting classical Australian Syrah.

Impeccably balanced and integrated tannins are refined and long grained. A silky, seamless balance exists within the lithe creamy palate where black fruits ‐ cassis and blackberry‐ are woven through.

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 Onkaparinga vineyard is dry grown in super-compact, iron stone/gravelly soils. Hand picking took place over several passes to ensure optimal ripeness of the fruit.

Low yielding, dry grown 82 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, 85% brand new, tight-grained French Oak. Barrels are finally hand selected by winemaking team.

100% Syrah

Cork

20012-2030

Alc/Vol: 14.5% TA: 5.7 g/Lt pH: 3.5

8,200 Bottles

Roman Bratasiuk