WINE STYLE:
Full Bodied Red.
GRAPE VARIETY:        
Shiraz 100%. 
GROWING REGION:          
Padthaway, South Australia. 
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
ALC 15.4% 
pH  3.3
TA  6.4
OAK TREATMENT:
Matured in a combination of 2,3 and 4 year old American and French oak hogsheads for 24 months.
VITICULTURAL CLIMATE:
Mediterranean. 
SOIL:                   
Terra Rossa.
APPEARANCE:
Brick red with a slight purple hue.
NOSE:
The 2004 has rich concentrated blackberry fruit on the bouquet with hints of pepper and spices with subtle oak.
PALATE:
The palate follows on with rich sweet fruit Shiraz flavours of blackberry and dark plum, balanced with good acidity and fine long tannins.
CELLARING:
Can be enjoyed now but will reward those who have patience to cellar for 7 - 10 years.
SERVE:
Room Temperature 18°C+ 
Food:
Enjoy with pasta, game, red meat and mild cheese.