"The longer maceration period (21 days), extended time in oak when stepping up the range has served this wine very well. The alloyed tannins, as precise as ball-bearings, passage this richer sibling to a long, layered finish. The reductive card is played ever so gently, yet the resounding impression is one of lilac florals and generous blue fruits, skirting across peppery acidity." Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine Companion.
Winemakers Notes: Extremely low crop levels and ideal growing conditions ensured the 2016 vintage was ideal for the development of intense varietal characters. Weather conditions were very mild daytime temperatures during January, February and March, with the nights averaging below 10 degrees, all conductive to exceptional flavour development and the retention of natural acidity in the fruit.
Each year, winemakers Bob and Iain Baxter select only the finest barrels to be included in the ‘Barrel Select’ Blend. These exceptional barrels fully express the individual terroir and represent the pinnacle of winemaking from our vineyard. Only a limited number of bottles of this wine were produced from the 2016 vintage.
Awards & Accolades:
- Trophy for Best Shiraz Adelaide Hills Wine Show 2017
- 95 points James Halliday wine Companion 2019
- Silver Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2018
- Silver Medal Royal Brisbane Wine Show 2018
Per bottle: $39.99
Per Bottle:$39.99
Six Pack:$219.99
Dozen:$419.99