
With the planting of vines at Bonython Vineyard in 1997, this variety was chosen to become the medium to full bodied red wine style for the Barratt label. Unlike Cabernet or Shiraz which would be almost impossible to ripen in this sub-region, it can offer consistently ripe fruit, with picking achievable at the end of April or early May. The grapes are fermented in small, open vessels and matured in French oak barriques. This is a deep crimson wine with aromas and palate of plums, berries and spices, and strong savoury characters, reminiscent of an old world wine. The well-balanced oak, acid and soft tannins promise rewarding cellaring potential. Expect progressively more exciting wines as the vines get older.
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