These Cool climate Grapes are cultivated in light granite soils, hand harvested, cold fermentation and punch downs are then added to a malo lactic fermentation in 500l french Oak Barrels - adding smooth tannins to a spicy and rich ripe fresh berry flavour. maturation over 9 months in 2nd and 3rd use french oak barrels add further velvety tannins to th natural dark plum fruit.