"Sourced from the legendary Metala Vineyards. Matured 18 months in French barriques, 25% new. A big traditional cabernet. Ripe black berries, rich chocolate layering and a chewy palate texture, though the tannins are rich and soft." - James Halliday

14.9% abv. 18 months French oak barriques. 25% new. Metala Vineyards, Langhorne Creek, South Australia.

SILVER MEDAL 2021 London Wine Competition

4.5 STARS Winestate Magazine Best Value Buys May 2021

COMMENDED 2020 International Wine Challenge London

Fruit was machine harvested over 2 nights in late March. De-stemmed only then allowed to run a cool maceration for 13 days to capture the lifted aromatics. Pressed to tank to complete malo then spent 18 Months in French oak barriques. 25% new. Balance seasoned to allow the fruit to still be the primary character in the wine.

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