With a fine persistent effervescence, this wine is coloured deep burgundy with a ruby hue. Lifted primary fruits of blood plum, blackberry, maraschino cherry and hints of liquorice. Aged for four years in tirage on yeast lees to provide the added complexity of mixed spice and Christmas cake.
PALATE:
Intense sweet plum fruit up front with a crisp bead. The palate is smooth, rich and complex with mulberry fruit and earthy savoury length, the addition of a little Vintage Port at dosage adds hints of liquorice and mocha. Subtle, integrated oak provides fine tannins and a long, dry, savoury finish.
The grapes: 94% Shiraz, 3% Ruby Cabernet, 2% Tempranillo, 1% Durif from our ‘Bobbie Burns’ and ‘Silverburn’ vineyards.
