The grapes come from the Willunga district of McLaren Vale, where the heavy grey loam soils over sandstone, intermixed with black Biscay clay, combined with the maritime climate, contribute to an even ripening period and the development of rich fruit flavours and ripe tannins. Yield is around 4 tons an acre. Lifted peppery spice leads into an herbaceous mix of blackberries, currants and cloves. The partial Amarone method produces hints of liquorice, tar and leather whilst remaining fresh and vibr...

Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Fleurieu-McLaren Vale: 85 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

color:<br/>really dark deep purple<br/><br/><br/><br/>nose:<br/><br/>not sure - dark fruits. blackberry love the nose <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>taste:<br/><br/>pepper spicy tanic <br/>dark fruit bold flavor<br/>

Smooth, easy, nice dry ausie wine

89 points. Nice and steady.

20 marco 2010.