The Founders’ Collection 1982

The Founders’ Collection 1982

The grapes were whole bunch pressed

This allows lovely soft supple tannin extraction and polymerization and a unique flavour profile only produced by the co-fermentation of the two varieties which is very distinctive as it would not exhibit the same result by blending wine the conventional way

Allowing natural fermentation to occur at the start and co-inoculation of malolactic fermentation which completes in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques

Harissa lamb

to get the best from the fruit

this wine shows the complexity of both varieties

with flavoursome dark cherry fruit accented by black pepper

Yet to be reviewed

A supple and velvety palate presents itself with flavours of earthy tones and forest floor fruits which are enriched by hints of light spice

Pair with Chocolate/Cherry Mud Cake

Roast beef and spring vegetables

yet complex flavours of the fruit