A bright and smashable fridge red fashioned from Syrah, Malbec and Pinot Noir. Playful flavours of cherries, red liquorice and cream soda are balanced by natural acidity.
 
Vineyards: Lecco Vineyard (Syrah), Fox River Vineyard (Syrah) and Crystal Brook Vineyard (Pinot Noir) in Mount Barker and L’enclos du Tertre Vineyard (Malbec) in Frankland
 
Sub-region: Mount Barker – Great Southern
Frankland – Great Southern
 
Vine Age: 22 to 30 years
 
Elevation: 200 - 250m
 
Soils: Sand and gravel loams of decomposed granite. 
 
Farming: Organic (not certified)
 
Vinification: Syrah and Pinot Noir are harvested early to retain acid and freshness. Grapes are direct pressed to stainless steel tanks where they undergo spontaneous fermentation. After harvesting the Malbec, the skins are retained and the Syrah and Pinot wines are steeped on the Malbec skins. There is a short period of maturation in stainless steel before bottling.
 
Alc: 12.5%
 
pH: 3.56
 
TA: 5.8