Handpicked from old, gnarly bush vines planted in 1889 in two acres of deep sandy loam soil over red-brown clay in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Year after year these ancestor vines give small quantities of exceptional grapes.

Striking floral aromas, complex and intriguing. Blueberry, wild cherry, raspberries and pomegranates are entwined in orange zest, pepper, spices and leafy notes. The hallmark of this wine is 249-day post-ferment maceration which imparts incredible silky texture and refinement to the palate, creating a textural wine with depth, structure, vibrant acidity and defined tannins. Stunning now, it will gradually evolve over the medium term.