Great Southern, WA

Syrah, Pinot Noir, Malbec

11.7%

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A bright and smashable fridge red fashioned from Syrah, Malbec and Pinot Noir. Playful flavours of cherries, red liquorice and cream soda are balanced by natural acidity.

Vineyards: Lecco Vineyard (Syrah), Fox River Vineyard (Syrah) and Crystal Brook Vineyard (Pinot Noir) in Mount Barker and L’enclos du Tertre Vineyard (Malbec) in Frankland

Sub-region: Mount Barker – Great Southern

Frankland – Great Southern

Vine Age: 22 to 30 years

Elevation: 200 - 250m

Soils: Sand and gravel loams of decomposed granite. 

Farming: Organic (not certified)

Vinification: Syrah and Pinot Noir are harvested early to retain acid and freshness. Grapes are direct pressed to stainless steel tanks where they undergo spontaneous fermentation. After harvesting the Malbec, the skins are retained and the Syrah and Pinot wines are steeped on the Malbec skins. There is a short period of maturation in stainless steel before bottling.

Alc: 12.5%

pH: 3.56

TA: 5.8

- Express Winemakers