Aroma: Ripe dark plums and blackberries, gentle oak in the background.

Palate: Bright and defined red forest fruits blackberry currants and hints of black plums overlay a well structured palate with balanced acidity. Well weighted supple tannins point to age-ability and lead to a fine finish.

Winemaker’s notes: What a great vintage for the big three of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Reserve is what the family drinks so what a pleasure to hit the high notes with this one.

Food match: Our Reserve is not to be rushed, best served during a long meal- of venison or beef en croute -with a good companion. A special night well deserved.

Cellar potential: 8 to 15 years from harvest.

Technical Notes
Alcohol 13.0%
Acidity 5.2 g/L
Residual Sugar <1.0g/L
Oak Maturation 18 months 80% New
Malo-lactic Fermentation 100%

Press:Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine

“Made primarily from cabernet sauvignon, this is an elegant and beautifully structured wine with fine ripe blackberry and cedar flavours together with a strong influence of classy oak. A refined rather than blockbuster style, it avoids the hard tannins often found in Gimblett Gravels reds and shows subtle power yet plenty of flavour intensity; there’s no doubt it will cellar well.” Bob Campbell MW. 90/100