A variety made famous in Rioja, this is a medium-bodied with seductive flavours of blueberries, cherries and dark plums. French oak maturation provides subtle savoury, spice characters.
| Region | Clare Valley & McLaren Vale |
|---|---|
| Colour | At release the wine is a ruby red with a vibrant purple hue. |
| Nose | The wine displays blueberry fruit character with hints of vanilla bean and underlying subtle cigar box and spicy oak aromas. |
| Palate | This is a medium-bodied wine with flavours of ripe black fruit, blueberry, plums and subtle black cherry along with subtle spice and well integrated savoury French oak. There is a pleasing soft and silky texture to the mid palate and the wine has a long, persistent finish. |
| Cellaring Notes | Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a short term under ideal conditions. |
