Fron 35 year old vines on Lovedale Road (LDR), this wine captivates with savoury, earthy and blue fruited aromatics. The palate unfolding with richness and complexity.
Mike was still in school when, in 1991, his father Joss and grandfather Charlie planted these Shiraz vines on their Lovedale Road (LDR) property. Planted on clay loam over friable red clay, this soil yields exceptionally well-built Shiraz.
Deep red in color with a vibrant purple hue, this wine captivates with savoury, earthy and blue fruited aromatics. The palate unfolds with richness and complexity, offering notes of blueberry, sweet plums, blackberries and savoury spice.
Medium-bodied with impeccable balance, it culminates in a rounded finish embraced by well integrated tannins.
A cooler ripening period yielded elegant red wines with intricate fruit profiles. Breakthrough rainfall after a drought paved the way for an outstanding growing season. A cool summer and timely heat spikes fostered stress-free ripening, ensuring optimal flavor development and high natural acidity.
