Low cropping vines produced rich varietal
flavours and soft ripe tannins. The growing site slopes gently down
to the Chapman Brook and features
deep, alluvial, gravely-clay
loams ideal for slow ripening of the merlot fruit. This fruit was
then lightly crushed and transferred to an overhead
fermenter to
highlight the sweet berry flavours. The resulting wine was matured
in French oak barrels for 18 months prior to bottling.
TASTING NOTE
Fragrant plum and dark fruits carry through to a
sweet, spicy palate with a seductive finish. A wine for all seasons.
This wine may be enjoyed now
or cellared with confidence for 7+
years.
