Grape: 100% Shiraz
Ageing: 30 months
Cellaring additional 20 months before release
Alcohol: 15%
Serving Temperature: 16-18 Degree

The pedigree and provenance of the shiraz vineyard at Hutton Vale Farm is impressive. The ‘old’ block was planted in the 1960s with cuttings taken from the nearby Mt Edelstone vineyard. 55 years down the track, the old dry grown vines continue to survive with a little more nurturing in their middle age, using mulching and mid row management. Eight acres planted to the East in the 1990s from cuttings taken from the ‘old’ block are the “grandchildren” of the original plantings at Mt Edelstone.

Hand-picked and destemmed to open fermenters where it was inoculated with selected yeast strains and fermented warm (peaking at around 24C) over 5 to 7 days. During this time the ferment was hand pumped over twice a day for 45 minutes each time. It was then drained and pressed to tank to ferment to dryness. Malolactic fermentation was completed in thick staved French Oak puncheons (40% new) with maturation for 30 months. A further 20 months in bottle saw it finally ready for release.

Tasting Notes

Deep red with purple tinges, pepper and aniseed with herbal undertones lead into cherry and plum fruit with traces of violets and forest floor. On the palate, rich, red berries and brambles entwine with white pepper and spice complemented by cedar oak and mouth-coating tannins leading to a lingering spiced plum aftertaste.