
The sixth release from our 0.8 ha block in Ashton where the northerly aspect and deep clay soils result in a wine with boldness and texture. It's not just about the bold flavours though, there is a beautiful stone fruit character and a great acid line from a very cool growing season.
Vineyard: Ric's, Ashton
Planted: 1996
Clones: I10V1
Elevation: 520m
Aspect: N
Soil: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive schist and quartz rubble.
Vinification: whole bunches were crushed and pressed to tank for settling overnight before racking off heavy solids to barrel. The wine spent 11 months in French and Austrian oak, 20% new, before racking to tank for three months and bottled.
Harvest date: 05 April 2023
Bottled: 27 May 2024
Alc: 12.4%
pH: 3.29
TA: 6.1 g/L
Production: 932 bottles
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