The Brunette 2024

Sourced from the two acre ‘Fechner Old’ Block vineyard planted 1906 (Centenarian Vine) near Moppa in the Northern part of the Eden Valley GI. The Shiraz (at 320m elevation) vines run east-west on a light gradient protected from the afternoon sun. This is potentially the warmest daytime vineyard site in the Eden Valley, the nights however are very cold. The soils are deep, sticky red clays, mixed with ironstone/limestone and some scattered quartz. These elements help produce black & purple fruits, dried herbs and very fine, structural tannins with great natural acidity. The clone & age of the vines and late vintage ripening mean the stems can add wonderful structure, freshness & spice to the wine. Maturation is in the finest French oak of which 33% is new and the rest 1 & 2 year old. Screwcap closure, sustainably farmed, zero additions, un-fined & un-filtered. Limited availability. 96Pts - Andrew Caillard MW - The Vintage Journal