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Harvested from the Mornington Peninsula’s oldest vines, planted in 1972 and crafted by Geraldine McFaul, this elegant red blend bursts with blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and dark chocolate. Matured 16 months in French oak (30% new), it delivers silky tannins, rich layers, and exceptional length. A refined, cellar-worthy wine that balances power and poise.
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Cabernet Sauvignon 69% & Merlot 31%
Mornington Peninsula
6th April 2023 & 14th April 2023
1972
13 % ALC/VOL
Medium Ruby.
Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, sweet tobacco, cedar and dark chocolate.
Geraldine McFaul at Willow Creek vineyard
The palate displays blackberr, black and red plum, dark chocolate with cedar spice. Matured in French oak for 16 months. The old vines and skilled winemaking contribute to a remarkable wine with great length, chalky tannins, and a beautiful balance.
Some challenging weather conditions around flowering reduced the fruit set and resulting yields. Although temperatures across the ripening period were slightly higher than average the day time temperatures were cooler. This allowed for an extended ripening period and together with low yields gives the wine great fruit concentration and drive.
Both varieties were de-stemmed and fermented separately in small open fermenters with hand plunging used to macerate the cap and extract colour and tannin. The Merlot and Cabernet then spent 3 weeks on skins, to allow the tannins to coalesce and become softer, before pressing, blending, and transferring to barrel. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel and the wine was racked twice during maturation. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 16 months, of which 30% were new.
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