Winemaking

The last fruit to be harvested from the vineyard. Hand picked and destemmed together some parcels in a ‘field blend’ style retaining as many whole berries as possible. The first working of the must is with the feet as in a traditional lagar in Portugal to extract tannins from both skins and seeds. Gentle pressing and maturation in old oak barrels for 10 months.

Technical Data

Varietals: 35% Touriga Naçional, 35% Tinta Cão, 12% Tinta Roriz , 7% Tinta Amarela , 6% Alvarelhão, 5% Sousão

Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.

Vines: Fruit was sourced from 1990 New Territories planting of classic Portuguese grape varieties on a rocky terraced hillside.

Cellaring: Drinking beautifully at present and will continue to evolve for up to 8 years under suitable cellaring conditions. 

Reviews

98 Points – 2025 Halliday Wine Companion

1 Merit Wine - The Real Review Wine Classification of Australia

Trophy Winner (Best Red Blend of Show), 2023 Royal Qld Wine Show

Trophy (Best Red Blend) 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards