Nagambie Lakes

Bright crimson colour accompanies rich berry fruit, vanilla, spice, ripe black cherry and dried herbs. Integrated oak and fine-grained tannins are also present, with elegance and substantial length. The Shiraz comes from a half-hectare of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines. Grapes are hand picked and fermented in old open-oak vats. Maturation lasts eighteen months in French oak, with further bottle ageing.

A mature Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable freshness and structure, led by mulberry, dark berries and a cool thread of mint. Coffee, cedar, dark chocolate and polished French oak add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. The palate remains rich and firmly shaped, with dry, persistent tannins carrying the wine through a long finish. Decant carefully and pair with roast beef or aged hard cheese.