Notes of mandarin, wild strawberry, rhubarb and nectarine with a hint of watermelon, sponge cake and hibiscus. Although lovely for sipping on the patio, this savoury rosé is a great food wine, pairing with white sauced pizzas, summer salads, gazpacho and creamy cheeses.
Merlot from our older block on the Allendale property was harvested in the second week of October 2016. After 30 days on skins, the free-run wine was allocated to premium French oak barrels (50% new) and aged for 26 months before bottling.
Classic style Pinot Noir with red cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant and cola with slate minerality and hints of cedar and sweet tobacco. Pair with fish, duck, pulled pork as well as cheese.
Cabernet Franc was harvested at the end of October, destemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless steel. After 25 days on skins, the wine was pressed into new and neutral French oak barrels & aged for 15 months. 3 Extraordinary barrels (1 new) of free-run wine was selected for the blend.
This popular full-bodied red blend has aromas of blackberry, cherry, black olive, juniper, graphite and floral notes. On the palate, the Cab Franc shines through, with flavours of black cherry, raspberry, pomegranate reduction, liquorice, cedar and dark chocolate.
Generous fruity aromas offer red plum, blue & black berry with tempting spicy undertones. Medium in body, the silky palate reveals flavours of raspberry, truffle and mocha.
