'The Lepus' constellation sits just South of the celestial equator, the figure of a Hare bounding ahead of Orian and his hounds. A symbol of our aspirations to create the very best Shiraz from fruit grown on our estate in Marananga. Colour: An impenetrable deep garnet with a crimson hue.Aroma: Layered black and savoury fruit characters of black cherry, dark plum, blackberry, black olive and charcuterie with whole black pepper and five-spice.Palate: Dark and brooding, rich and full, these black and savoury fruit characters cascade lithely across the palate with warmth, generosity and finesse. Recent Accolades and Awards Wine Companion – Dave Brookes 95ptsThe Lepus is the flagship wine from Hare's Chase, sourced from vines in the western subregion of Marananga. The flow of fruit is nicely balanced and pure here, stretching out across the wine's length and framed by silted, iron-studded tannins. Plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit etched with dark spice, dark chocolate, licorice, crushed ironstone, cedar and mace. Deep, soulful and with plenty of cellaring upside. Published Novemeber 2025
