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% Tempranillo.
Zone;	Fleurieu
Region;	Kangaroo Island
Analysis;	Alcohol 13.0% Ph 3.65 TA 6.8
Colour;	Red/blue with blue/purple hue.
Winemaking;	Crush destem. Open ferment - 7 days and airbag press to retain flavours. A blend of new Eastern European Oak and American Oak.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma;	Earth and spice together with Blueberry and Plum.
Palate;	Soft and full palate with some spice and chocolate.
Assessment;	Good concentration and depth.
Serve;	Delicious with a rack of lamb roast. Could also try with Manchego cheese.