Rookery, Kangaroo Island, isolated and pristine. Vineyard 35 deg 45 mins South.
Warm 1500 heat degree days (HDD ) Maritime. Cool Summers and warm Winters.
Soils - sandy loam over clay. Limestone parent material.

VINTAGE

The 2004 growing season was an ideal season for growing wine grapes at Rookery.
Mild temperatures with little Autumn rain.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Grape variety;	A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
Zone;	Fleurieu
Region;	Kangaroo Island
Analysis;	Alcohol 12.5% PH 3.46 T/A 6.54
Colour;	Medium colour depth. Some purple
Winemaking;	Hand-picked. Medium Oak for 18 mths

TASTING NOTES

Aroma;	Ripe, fresh primary fruit nose. Some subtle oak notes. Clean. Hints of smoke, tar and blackberry.
Palate;	Soft supple generous palate with fine tannin finish.
Assessment;	An excellent wine with appealing fruit, supple palate and gentle drying tannins.
Serve;	Accompany with rosemary flavoured roast lamb or tarragon lemon chicken, followed by wild berries and vanilla icecream.