Estate grown Shiraz of exceptional quality. No stone is left unturned in the production of Shiraz Reserve. The vineyards are cared for meticulously through hard cane pruning, shoot thinning in spring, under-vine mulching, as well as fruit thinning if needed at veraison to control yield and separate bunches. The fruit is then partly destemmed, often using up to 50% whole bunches in the ferment to create layers of texture, slow down fermentation and control temperature. The resulting wine is then basket pressed into 100% new French oak barriques where it will lay for up to 27 months depending on the vintage.
Sourced from the low yielding 'Mt Pleasant' and 'Six Splits' vineyards. The nose is laden with black pepper, cinnamon, and raspberry notes. Beautifully balanced and showing its typical natural acid backbone. Matured for 26 months in 100% new French and American oak hogsheads, which add a further layer of complexity to a long, full finish.