Background: On the top ridge of the vineyard, where the Viognier is planted, is the probable site of a roman villa as this block is littered with tile fragments.
Composition: 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Antes vineyard.
Production: Co-fermented with indigenous yeast in small open tanks with submerged
cap.
Ageing: End fermentation in new American oak barrels with battonage followed by malolactic fermentation and 18 months maturation.
Bottling date: 12/8/10
Colour: Strong red with purple core.
Aroma: Perfumed nose of violets, ground pepper, roast meat and tar.
Palate: Exotic flavors of oriental spices and wood with an undercurrent of ripe red fruits. Savory finish of cedar and vanilla.
Presentation: 0.75 l bottle
Total alcohol: 14.6ºC
Total acidity: 5.8
Free sulphur: 23
Total sulphur: 78
pH: 3.64
Residual sugars: 2.3
Winemaker: Peter Bright
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