Winemaker’s Notes:
The fruit was sourced from a group of vineyards in different sub-regions of the cooler Upper Yarra Valley, with the aim of introducing complexity through subtle flavor differences from the different sites. The majority of the fruit was picked in the cool of early morning to preserve fresh fruit flavors and natural acidity. The grapes were then pressed to tank settled for one day prior to racking the unclarified juice to fermentation. This process added structure and texture to the wine’s mid-palate.

Winemaker’s Notes:
This wine is predominantly sourced from three separate vineyard sites around Coldstream, a warmer sub-region on the floor of the Yarra Valley. A small percentage of merlot was included in the final blend to add texture and mouthfeel to the wine.