Situated in the Grampians, the vineyards are located in a spectacular setting, at an elevation of 350 metres, situated at the base of the 540 metre cliff face of Mount Langi Ghiran. Directly opposite is the Mount Cole state forest positioning the vineyards within a 30km valley. Originally planted in 1870, the site was re established in 1963 by Italian immigrants the Fratin brothers. Their first plantings were the Swiss Clone Shiraz, taken from the 140 year old nursery block in Great Western.
For those who have made the 'pilgrimage' to this incredible place, you'll know that there is nothing else like it....
An amazing wine from one of Australia's most talented winemakers, Dan Buckle. A wine with true elegance, it is silky and perfumed and made with deft hands. Sourced entirely from the Old Block planted in 1963 this wine is dense and tight, with finely structured tannins building on the palate. The wine is tightly wound and restrained with years to go before its full savoury and fruit complexity shines through. The wine continues on the palate with ripe blueberry and raspberry fruits, complex spices and tight acidity adding length and definition.
Hand selected and picked from successive passes through the Old Block over several weeks. The best parcels are separated and a considerable portion of fruit is left on the vin. A small percentage of whole bunch fermentation adds perfume and lift to the nose, and builds further tannic structure.
96 Points
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