The 2019 vintage’s growing season was the third year of strong drought. Having the benefit of artesian water had kept the vines healthy while not producing excessively.
A classic Hunter Valley Shiraz made from old low yielding vines on the Oldman Vineyard in the Lower Hunter Valley. This vineyard had the benefit of artesian water which kept the vines healthy while not producing excessively. The fruit for this wine was juice drained down to one-third volume and fermented. This has given a wine unprecedented strength and power and as a result, the wine has the longevity that will go on for many decades.
A classic Hunter Valley Shiraz made from old low yielding vines on the Oldman Vineyard in the Lower Hunter Valley. This vineyard had the benefit of artesian water which kept the vines healthy while not producing excessively. The fruit for this wine was juice drained down to one-third volume and fermented. This has given a wine unprecedented strength and power and as a result, the wine has the longevity that will go on for many decades.
