Soil :
A diverse composition of soil and topography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine.

Vinification / Maturation :
This wine is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours very evident in this wine. Aged for 6 months in 225L American oak barrels.

This wine :

Appearance : Deep, crimson red.

Bouquet :Plum and cherry are the dominant fruit aromas, with Christmas fruit-cake and chocolate coming to the fore additionally. Hints of savoury notes.

Palate :Chocolate flavours follow through beautifully onto the end palate. The subtle oakiness contributes magnificently to the structure of the wine. Blackcurrant flavours show a dominance on the aftertaste.

Impression :
"This wine offers a wonderful, full-mouth feel and delivers a luscious, velvety finish."