Tasting Notes

ENTIRELY GROWN, VINIFIED AND BOTTLED
ON THE PROPERTY

2005 GALLICE (Released September 2007)

Colour Crimson red Nose A perfume of blackcurrant, dark chocolate and roast red pepper with a subtle crushed bay leaf tone. Palate The formed tannin that the 2005 has shown gives structure for the length of this wine.  Classic ripe Cabernet flavours, the black fruits and mocha.  While the mid palate fleshiness is Merlot driven giving a lovely mouth filling quality. * A careful decant of this wine will reward.

2005 SHIRAZ (Relseased September 2007)

Colour Purple and violet hues Nose A perfumed bouquet of tobacco leaf, although dominated by a distinctive regional character – a herbal signature of crushed bay leaf and juniper. Palate The 2005 vintage offered some depth of character with this Shiraz.  Licorice strap and damson plum on first opening.  Onward through drinking, black olive and soy with fine tannins, complemented by the Burgundy oak.  The savoury presence with our style, at the Golden Ball.

2007 CHERISH SAIGNEE

Profile This 2007 Shiraz was picked early and crushed, leaving it to colour on its skins for some four – five hours then basket pressed.  Left to settle overnight then put to French barriques for primary ferment and five months ageing. With a crimson hue of cooked quince it reminds us of the rosés of Provence.  The lovely acid freshness on the palate along with the light barrel character has made this wine an attractive accompaniment for summer dining. Serve chilled.