“This one called #GardenRed is equal parts Cab Franc, Gamay and Grenache but tastes of the most joyous elements of each. All whole bunches yet doesn’t look at all like it. Bugger all sulphur. Just lots of delicious, invigorating flavours delivering enormous bang for your buck.”

Patrick Walsh, Cellarhand

First contact is a burst of juicy fruit that surrenders to a seductive velvety palate, with a savoury, punchy tannin finish from the grenache.

– Tim Shand, Winemaker

Vintage

2021 was a mild and generous vintage. Frosty nights and heavy rains in winter delayed budburst. Flowering in cabernet franc in late spring occurred during a glorious run of warm weather. As a result the fruit grew and matured evenly. A wonderful ripe crop this year.

Winemaking

100 % whole bunch fermented; equal parts grenache, gamay and cabernet franc; blended and bottled young to capture its vibrancy. Matured briefly in old puncheons, not fined, minimally filtered, minimal preservatives. First contact is a burst of juicy fruit that surrenders to a seductive velvety palate, with a savoury, punchy tannin finish from the grenache.