Epicurean Red

2024 Gustoso

Vineyard: Nicholson River, Berrys Creek & Loch Village

Varietal: Sangiovese (50%), Pinot Noir (25%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)

Harvested: March 2024 - Hand-picked

Vintaged: Seasoned French oak

Bottled: December 2024

Notes: A unique blend, showing red & dark cherries, dried strawberries and raspberry bush. The palate is medium bodied with bright acidity, sharp-edged tannins, a fruit driven finish. 91 points, JamesSuckling.com

Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvested: March 2022. 100% hand-picked, maturation 11 months in new and used French oak.

Bottled: March 2023.

ALC/VOL: 13%

Cellaring: Now - 10 years

Notes: Deep ruby-red colour with a dark purple rim. Tomato leaf aromatics, dark berry with graphite pencil shavings. Medium weight with a resolved tannin profile. Very good length. 

Food Match: The rich flavour and high tannin content in Cabernet Sauvignon make it a perfect partner to grilled meats, peppery sauces, and dishes with high flavour.

Region: A cool climate region, strongly maritime influenced by Westernport Bay and the Bass Coast in the most southerly region of Victoria.

Vineyard: Pt Leo & Moorooduc Vineyard

Soil type: Basalt derived, clay loam over clay soils.

Notes: The 2021 Syrah is a vivid and complex expression of cool climate Shiraz. Blue garnet in colour, the nose is redolent of red rose petal, rosemary, star anise and blackberry. These characters follow onto the palate with black cherry and forest bramble, blood plum and roasted red capsicum, umami sweet soy and mocha notes, finishing with five-spice and pink peppercorn notes. The delicious, supple mouthfeel is perfectly balanced by an excellent acid line, chalky, slightly grippy tannins and persistent length.

Food matches: Smoked brisket, Shanghai pork fried noodles, portobello mushrooms with pine nuts, aged Comté or Gruyere.