This wine exhibits all the hall marks of its cool climate origin. Deep dark ruby in colour, with aromas of sweet red cherry, blackberries, boysenberries and perfumes of forest floor. The wine is very concentrated with good structure, the middle palate displays chocolate, almond, touch of vanilla and uplifting sweet fruit. This wine was 3% whole bunch, 20% new french oak and was oaked for 10 months. A well-balanced wine with fine texture and chalky tannins. Soft and silky on the back palate with a long elegant after taste. Cellar 15 years.