Coonawarra is renowned for its remarkable Terra Rossa soil, a thin metre band of soil over laying a deep formation of limestone. The Zema family is proudly traditional in its approach to vineyard practices, favouring hand pruning and limited irrigation to maximise fruit quality. These practices are enhanced by the family’s three strategically selected prime vineyard locations, capitalising on the regions subtle climatic variations.

This wine was made from fruit which was harvested at its optimum maturity. The wine was fermented for 7 days under controlled temperatures in a combination of rotary and static fermenters. The wine was carefully matured in hogsheads (300 litre barrels) for 14 months. Well structured with outstanding depth of fruit, this wine while drinking well now this wine will continue to gain more complexity with cellaring

Attractive dark medium red colour with a purple hue. Dark berries, spice, a subtle hint of regional mint and an attractive violet lift. The palate is attractively textured and complex, consisting of a blend of rich and ripe fruit supported by well integrated oak from its 14 months in predominantly French oak barrels.