2018 K1 Tzimmukin

Pre Release Halliday Companion Special Adelaide Hills Story: One of the more intriguing wines created in biblical times was the ‘Tzimmukin’, using slightly dried grapes to increase strength and longevity. At K1 we have captured the essence of this ancient technique by slowly air drying our best parcels of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon in baskets to produce a quintessential Australian blend. Vintage: The 2018 growing season started slowly, but warmer weather eventually helped to speed things up. Fruit set throughout the region was good and the low rainfall and warm weather from January to April resulted in great sugar development, while a cooler than average March offered ideal night temperatures for colour and flavour development. Nose: With aromas of blueberries, mulberries, plums enhanced by overtones of rosemary, nori and dark chocolate . Palate: The palate shows great purity of fruit. Bright berry and pomegranate reduction with rosemary supporting. Line and length and persistence of flavour truly define this seductive fuller bodied red wine. The essence of K1 in a bottle Pairing: Be daring and try this wine with a Kangaroo fillet with a creamy mushroom sauce. Click For Recipe Oak maturation: 20 months in seasoned French oak. Cellaring: Drink now to 2043 Winemaker: Crafted by Award Winning Wine Maker Shane Harris Viticulturist: Cultivated with passion by Adelaide Hills Award Winning Viticulturist Geoff Hardy Alc: 15.3% pH: 3.53 TA: 6.11g/L RS: 2.0g/L