Forward cherry and wild strawberry with earthy background and definite minerality on the nose before a well-balanced, medium-bodied palate with well-integrated tannins, savoury notes and good length. Lingering minerality reflects the rock and alluvial fan site, while extra hang time contributes to the richness and depth. Drinking well now but also worth waiting a few years.
A blend of 59 percent Merlot, 37 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with 2 percent each of Cabernet Franc and Malbec sports toasted oak and vanilla with red berry notes before a pure and gently sweet but not extracted fruit entry with mulberry, cassis and five spice wrapped in juicy acidity that lingers through the finish. From eight small lots fermented and barrel aged for 12 months before blending.
From a single vineyard beside Deadman Lake, on the west side of the valley south of Oliver, this generously structured Syrah invites with wild red and black berries on the nose with smoky and earthy hints, before a plush and peppery palate with anise and mocha hints, before a lengthy spicy finish.
A blend of 32% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot. Deep purple-ruby in colour showing a cedary, vanilla oak and spicy plum nose. Medium-bodied, dry, savoury-herbal flavours of blackberry and plum, Lovely fruit expression carried on lively acidity. Drinking well now but would reward cellaring for a year or two.
Dense purple in colour with a high-toned nose of black plums with a floral to note. Medium-bodied, dry, beautifully balanced, savoury ripe black fruit flavours.
Medium ruby in colour with a lightly spicy nose of ripe cherries. Medium-bodied, dry, elegant and well-balanced with affirm tannic finish. Good varietal character.
Deep purple in colour with a creamy, cedary, blueberry nose with notes of vanilla oak and pencil lead; full-bodied, fruity; full-bodied, blueberry and mocha chocolate flavours ending on firm but ripe tannins.