Description

Made from the Steels Creek Vineyard and grown by Simon Peirce, this vineyard was planted in 1981 and at 45 years young produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Winemaking: The blend is 68% Cab Sav and 32% Cab Franc with 20% whole bunches included in the ferment. It’s fermented with wild yeast and had 18 months in old French oak barriques. This variety is one that the Valley used to be widely recognised for and I’ve been wanting to bring it to life for some time.

Tasting Notes: It was a classic warm and dry year for these varieties and so the wine pours out with a ridiculous bright purple colour. The aromas are the benchmark Yarra Cabernet, black currant, violets and dusty cigar box. The palate is plush and dense with black fruits, medium tannins and fantastic length. It’s great now but also great for the cellar! Classic old school Claret.