From Dorrien in the Barossa’s central heart, this is a Shiraz of purity and structure. Expressive aromas of blueberry and raw dark chocolate are complemented by a beautifully proportioned palate with definitive line and structural integrity.

Sourced from four exceptional blocks within a single vineyard site at Dorrien in the central heart of the Barossa Valley. The vines are planted in ancient sedimentary soils over 5 million years old, made up of sandy loams over light to medium clays. With a relatively low annual rainfall of around 470mm, low humidity, and optimum sunlight, Dorrien benefits from cooling breezes flowing downriver from the foothills. Together these natural conditions produce elegant, balanced Shiraz, with a purity of fruit and fine, structural tannins.

Harvested at optimum maturity, fruit from each block was crushed separately and fermented in small open fermenters. A mix of gentle plunging and pumping over was used to optimise flavour, colour and tannin extraction, giving the wine rich concentration and depth of fruit while retaining plush, supple tannins. The wines were left on skins until dry to lengthen tannins and enhance palate line and finish.

Note: The tasting note reflects the wine when it was tasted in 2014 upon its release. It has since evolved and developed further complexity following years of careful bottle maturation in our cellars. 
Our winemaking team have recently tasted this wine and confirmed its condition. It is drinking beautifully today showcasing intriguing aged characteristics that can only be derived with the passage of time.