CHILLED RED WITH ELEGANCE

In the vineyard:

Fruit was machine-harvested and de-stemmed into a stainless-steel tank. The tank was cooled to delay fermentation, resulting in five days cold soaking of the berries with the juice. After pressing the grapes, the light but purple coloured wine fermented in stainless steel, and once complete was transferred to neutral French oak puncheons for malolactic fermentation. The wine was blended and kegged without fining or filtering.

On the Palate:

It's a vibrant, chilled red bursting with bright red fruit character. Aromas of raspberry jelly, fresh cherries, orange oil and rose petal lift from the glass, leading into a juicy palate packed with ripe cherry and red berry flavours. Light on its feet yet nicely textured, it carries lively acidity and gentle, fine tannins that give structure without heaviness. Playful and refreshing but still varietally expressive, it’s a beautifully balanced Montepulciano designed to be served slightly chilled and enjoyed in a relaxed, easy-drinking setting.