The grapes were harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness to ensure rich and ripe fruit. The fruit was preserved through out the whole barrel ageing process. The very subtle oak only allowed for the optimum micro-oxidation to soften up the tannins. Hence a wine with excellent juicy ripe red fruit – raspberries, strawberries, cherry – dried banana, chocolate/mocha with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. A rich palate with a good firm, silky tannin structure. Already drinks very well.