At release, the wine is an intense red colour with a vibrant purple hue to the edge. The wine has an enticing, lifted aroma of ripe blackcurrants, choc mint, subtle spice and a hint of dried tomato leaf. The overall nose character is one of richness and elegance. On the palate it is a very well-balanced wine with ripe blackcurrant characters, along with chocolate and mint intermingling harmoniously with oak characters of cedar and subtle tobacco. There is an understated power to the wine, with layers of complexity building across the palate and then finishing elegantly with long, fine tannins. It is a generous wine yet retains poise and the elegance of great Cabernet Sauvignon.
2017 El Concurso International Vinus : Trophy x 2
2017 Michelangelo International Wine Awards : Trophy
2018 Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition : Great Gold
2017 El Concurso International Vinus: Double Gold
2018 Sakura Japan Womens Wine Awards : Double Gold
2017 Gilbert & Gaillard International -Guides Des Vin: Gold
2017 Mundus Vini International Wine Awards:Gold
2017 New Zealand International Wine Show:Gold