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% Zinfandel.
Zone;	Fleurieu
Region;	Kangaroo Island
Analysis;	Alcohol 13.0% Ph 3.67 TA 6.7
Colour;	Bright red purple.
Winemaking;	Crush destem. Open ferment - 7 days and airbag press to retain flavours. A blend of new and old American Oak.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma;	Floral with some plum and cherry notes.
Palate;	Soft full palate with good mouth feel and a lingering Cherry finish.
Assessment;	Good concentration and depth.
Serve;	Drink with Beef en-daube, spicy Sausages, Hamburgers, Camembert or Brie cheeses.