This wine is made from Petit Verdot grapes from the Murray River Region of Northern Victoria. Petit Verdot is a late ripening grape traditionally reserved as a minor blending grape in the world famous Bordeaux wine blends. In warmer climates, Petit Verdot can make intensely bold, fruit-yet floral, red wine that can and do easily stand on their own. Vineyard Region: Perricoota Northern Victoria. Grape Variety: 100% Petit Verdot Vineyard Planted: 2000 Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol. 13.1% Harvest Date: March 2020 Bottling Date: July 2022 Total Production: 1272 Bottles Bottle Size: 750mL Standard Winemaking: De-stemmed berry into open fermenting vats. Juice was inoculated with suitable yeast culture, the cap was hand plunged 3 times daily, with total maceration time of 12 days. The fermented wine (the Must) was pressed into tanks to undergo malolactic fermentation. Maturation: In 225-Litre new and used French Oak Barrels, for a period of 24 months. The wine was then blended and clarified prior to bottling in early July 2021. Colour: Deep purple with a crimson hue. Aromas: Rich dark fruit, black berries and cherries, hints of violets with chocolate and mocha characters. Palate: Well integrated oak combined with fine tannins adds richness to ensure a lingering palate full of flavour. Peak Drinking: Until 2030. Vigan Friendly. Released: September 2024.
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