Hand Picked in late march. 30% whole bunch layered into the ferment. Aged for 6 months in old French oak hogshead prior to bottling Aromas of red berries and cinnamon with hints of spice On the palate the wine has a spectrum of darker red fruits with spice, pepper and earthy undertones A classic cool climate style.

4 1/2 stars Wine State & 95 points Wine Showcase Magazine. An elegant Shiraz garnet in colour, Black cherry and plum aromas with subtle oak spice. The palate showcases dark berry fruits and subtle spice flavours, guided by well-structured tannins ensuring a long, lingering finish.

The vineyard series range of wines by David Bicknell at Oakridge matches particular varieties of wines with specific sites, showcasing outstanding examples of single vineyard wines. This wine was sourced from the north-facing Hyde Park vineyard sited in the grey alluvial loams of Coldstream. vintage 2021 was a long, cool growing season with average cropping levels and ample rainfall has resulted in wines with outstanding varietal definition and purity. 100% Hand Picked, with 90% whole berry ferm

A nose of spices, tobacco, dried fruit, and wet rocks wrapped in a leather pouch.

Spicy cool climate Shiraz is fermented with whole bunches of a small portion of the white Viognier grape to produce this elegant style. Attractive floral notes of white flowers and peach blossom are enhanced by French oak and Rhone-like pepper and spice on the palate. Time in our cellaring programme has buffed the 2014 wine to a very smooth finish.

'Beautifully vibrant Shiraz from the Yarra Valley and very keen on expressing its regional and climatic personality with blue to red fruits rather than the dark to black. Its concentrated in the mouth with garden herb spices of bay and mint giving further depth with a subtle oak spicing for a final flourish.' - 4.5 Stars - Tony Love.