It's orientation is north and west which enables the vines to soak up the sun year round and combined with the deep limestone soil acts as the perfect conditions for growing the full bodied "Shiraz".

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Our grapes are picked by hand and processed on the property. The wine is fermented in open, temperature controlled vats, then stored in stainless steel holding tanks until second stage fermentation is complete. From there it is transferred to "second use" French Oak barriques for a period of up to eighteen months, during which time it is egg fined and filtered. All this, including bottling, labelling and packaging is done on the property.

History
In the latter part of the last century grapes were grown on the property west of the homestead on the flat lands which is now a council reserve. In those days grapes were used for fortified wines by the local winery at Stonyfell.

This continued until a lack of demand by the wine drinking public and the pressures of suburbia meant the pulling of the old vines. In 1998, with the encouragement of our wine-maker Gordon Cook, we decided to continue the heritage of the estate by planting new vines on a section of the property that was not only well suited for growing grapes but was immune to the encroachment of an ever expanding suburban sprawl.

Tasting Notes
Below are some tasting notes put together by our good friend and local wine expert Bill Seppelt.

2001
Showing good development and integration between wood and fruit with ripe berry characteristics. Good strong tannins in the middle palate. Bright and vibrant Flavour develops towards the finish with a lingering blackberry sweetness. Ready to drink now.
2002
Deep ruby colour with a lovely soft French aroma. Wonderful Shiraz pepper showing through. Long elegant palate with French oak following through from the bouquet. Rich Shiraz flavours are well integrated. Beautiful to drink now but will age well.
2003
Deeper than 2002 with rich ruby hues. Young and rich with big ripe berry and fruit aromas dominating. Big flavours Well structured with strong ripe Shiraz characteristics which are proving to be a strength of this vineyard. The palate is long, soft and well balanced This wine will reward with cool cellaring for at least 5 years.

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