The old vineyards of the Barossa tend to yield fruit with elevated concentration of flavor and soft, supple and velvety tannins that set them apart from the younger stuff. The Ebenezer vineyard drives ferrous depth, lifted perfume and dark fruit complexity whilst the Koonunga block provides mid-palate richness and muscle. Complex aromatic of dark fruits, hints of menthol spice and charcuterie, paired with a palate packed with boysenberry, black satsuma plum, black cherry and cassis with great intensity and length. Tannins are fine grained, supple, long and well balance with the acidity to see this wine cellar beautifully over the next decade or so.

It started from an eavesdropped conversation in a Barossa pub in 2001. A couple of grape growers, the Riebke brothers, were discussing the potential 'grubbing out' of their 85-year-old Grenache vines. Kym's ears pricked up and together with his then brother-in-law, Mick Page, they struck a deal with the Riebke's and saved the vines. Kym's winemaking vision had found its direction and expression. "To make wines I'd like to drink and which reflect the heritage of the Barossa."

Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%

Varietal: SHIRAZ