Description / Reviews
"Deep crimson with purple hues. Perfumed aromas of blueberry, blackberry and mulberry, interwoven with notes of white pepper, nutmeg, fresh bay leaf, wild thyme and hints of cedar. The palate is dark and brooding with layers of plush mixed berries, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon, balanced by bright acidity and fine, velvety tannins." - Winemaker Notes
"Sourced from historical German/Silesian grape growers’ vineyards in both the Light Pass (north-eastern Barossa Valley) and Tappa Pass (northern Eden Valley) districts, there’s a richness and depth of bouquet and flavour here that reflects those older vines and their resilience and elder wisdom. Dark fruited, earthy, some rich, almost cedary wood, almost dark choc mint as well, perhaps some big gum influence all adding a dense weave of vinous interest through the palate, which is deftly concentrated, inherently powerful and holds within it a sense of enduring respect in every sip." - 95 Points, Tony Love, Wine Pilot
"Some wines just have that extra something. This wine is one of them. It’s the length of the finish that does it: just when you think that it’s going to stop, it keeps on going. It tastes of plums, tar, rust, smoked meat, mint and malt, and while it’s warm-hearted it’s also both svelte and juicy." - 94 Points, Campbell Mattinson
