Our Wines 

2004 Shiraz
The Shiraz is fermented in open fermenters, using a combination of wild and cultured yeasts. The wines are hand plunged, allowed approx two weeks of post ferment maceration before pressing. They are matured in predominantly French Barriques. A small amount of American Oak is used to add complexity. 4 % percent Viognier was added to this wine to improve suppleness and fragrance. The wine was matured for 22 months before bottling in Feb 06. Total volume of 200 dozen. This wine won a Silver Medal at the 2006 Geelong wine show. Cellar until 2012.  To quote James Halliday – “Supple blackberry/ black fruits good oak and tannins….”. Highly Recommended. 93 Points  

2005 Chardonnay
The Chardonnay is whole bunch pressed and the juice settled and then run into French Oak. It is all fermented with indigenous Yeasts. It is left on lees with regular stirring for 6 months or so, then racked and left to mature in barrels. It is bottled after 10 months. The 2005 vintage produced 120 dozen. We are aiming for an intense and complex style of Chardonnay with a savoury edge.  The nose hints at lemon, citrus blossom and Cashews. The palate is built on a long spine of acidity with mineral characters and a long finish.

2005 Pinot Noir
The Pinot Noir is fermented in open fermenters, using a combination of wild and cultured yeasts. Approx 10% of the bunches are kept whole. The wines are hand plunged, allowed approx one week of post ferment maceration before pressing. They are matured in Burgundian French Barriques.. The wine was matured for 11 months before bottling in Feb 06. Total volume of 100 dozen. This wine shows dark, dusty cherry fruit characters, with hints of earth and mushrooms and finishes with fine, long, silky tannins and French oak.

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cabernet is fermented in open fermenters, using a combination of wild and cultured yeasts. The wines are hand plunged, allowed approx two weeks of post ferment maceration before pressing. They are matured in French Hogsheads for 18 months. This wine won its class in the 07 Geelong Wine Show. To quote James Halliday –"Bright Red purple, medium bodied, gentle cassis blackberry fruit with cedary overtones; fine tannins and good length… " Highly recommended. 90 Points. Cellar until 2018.