Great Expectations Triangle

Vineyard:
These vineyards are planted on rocky, weathered shale soil with high lime content on a south-sloping terroir.

Climate:
Moderate temperatures during ripening ensured even ripening. Cool night temperatures were favourable for good colour development in the skins.

Harvest:
Hand harvested into 2 ton bins, after we did grape selection in the vineyard. Production of 6000 litres per hectare.

Winemaking:
Grapes were harvested at 24-25 B. Cold soaking for 24 hours at 15°C. Fermentation took place at 26°C for 4 days. It was left in a fermentation tank for 5-7 days and then racked into stainless steel tanks, where it went through malolactic fermentation. This process was completed after 4-6 weeks. All the components were aged in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak 300-litre barrels for 10 months. After maturation, the cultivars were blended and bottled after a light filtration.

Tasting Notes:
Deep, crimson red with a purplish hue. The cigar box and blackberry flavours are very prominent on the nose. The subtle oak adds complexity and structure to this wine.