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 2008 growing season was not accompanied with a lot of rainfall. Small amounts of irrigated water was strategically applied, so that the fruit arrived at harvest with great mouth feel and intense fruit flavours. The fruit was hand picked last week in February, before the record heat wave of 2008.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Grape variety;	100% Saperavi (one of the most popular grape varieties of the former Soviet Union).
Zone;	Fleurieu
Region;	Kangaroo Island
Analysis;	Alcohol 12.8% Ph 3.58 TA 7
Colour;	Deep red with purple hue
Winemaking;	Crush destem. Open ferment - 7 days and airbag press to retain flavours, new Eastern European Oak.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma;	Dark cherry and blackcurrant with some dried currant.
Palate;	Soft and full, well balanced acid and fruit to a finish of dried currant and dark Plum.
Assessment;	A well balanced wine.
Serve;	Try with a hearty red meat dish.