2023 Red Blend - Warramate
Medal One
Medal Two
Extremely lifted violets and bright blueberry fruits with a green nettle lift, a medium-bodied classic claret style. Summer berry fruits are layered with some liquorice spice and fresh leather complexity. The tannins are lithe, and the acid is energetic, these underscore a wine of fruit purity and finesse.
Reviews
2025 Halliday Wine Companion - 5 Star Winery
Winemaking
Handpicked, sorted and destemmed directly to a series of small 600kg fermenters. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are crushed to aid in the extraction of tannins, Merlot enjoys a whole berry ferment for plushness as did the Malbec and Petit Verdot. Fermentation on skins with hand plunging twice a day aids in the gentle extraction of colour, flavour and tactile palate components.
Technical Data
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 46%, Merlot 35%, Malbec 11%, Petit Verdot 8%
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1970 (clone unknown) and again in 2000 (SA125), Petit Verdot planted in 2017. Merlot and Malbec sourced from Yarra Yering vineyard.
Cellaring: Given the youthful exuberance this wine is ready for immediate enjoyment. Expect a mellow and graceful evolution up to 5 years under suitable cellaring conditions.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Format: 750ml