Our Estate
- Located 150 miles from Sydney, in the foothills of the Great Dividing Mountain Range
- One of the highest elevation vineyards in Australia at 1,900 feet above sea level
- Extremely low yield; less than 3 tons/acre
- Soils: slate shale, clay loam including patches of Terra Rossa and limestone
- Emphasis on shoot and bunch thinning rather than irrigation; aiming to get consistent berry size, color, and balance
We are also proud to be involved in a range of programs including biodynamic and sustainable viticulture techniques. These practices will provide insights for the continual development of sustainable quality for inkberry wines.
Our Wine
- 60% Shiraz 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Varietals fermented and barreled separately
- Shiraz parcel selection based on juiciness; aged 18 months French & American oak
- Cabernet parcel selection based on structure and fine tannins; aged 18 months French oak
- Alcohol 13.5%
- Stelvin Closure for quality control and reliability
- 380 total barrels produced in 2006
- Color: deep red with an “inky” purple core
- Aroma: of sweet ripe fruit, dominated by red berries and plums
- Palate: Mouth-filling with layers of rich fruit and supple tannins; hints of dark chocolate and spice with a well integrated use of oak
Why Does Altitude Matter?
- The higher you are, the greater the intensity of sunlight. While the temperature is not as high as other parts of Australia, the UV readings certainly are. This helps us get fruit with great intensity of flavour
- The higher you get, the cooler it gets. The lower temperatures mean that the grapes take a bit longer to ripen, giving us time to get the evenness right across the bunches. This enables us to avoid the overripe characters you sometimes see in warmer climate wines, as well as giving us a chance to get a wonderful consistency and balance in the wine.
