Deep savoury notes are the immediate attraction, followed by layers of complexity mixing dark chocolate and red berry fruits, backed up by hints of Middle Eastern spices and peppery notes.

This is McLaren Vale Shiraz in its most delicate and layered form. Sandy soils are renowned for producing wines of power, yet displaying a deceiving elegance. A melange of black and blue fruits dominates, heightened by swirls of mocha and spice seamlessly melding into a sophisticated and velvety texture. The very high quality French oak melds beautifully with ripe tannins to ensure a memorable finish.

Cape Barren Rare Bird McLaren Vale Shiraz Original vines were selected from Spain to select vines especially suited to the very cool climate of Charleston. And the result is a complex blend of 8 different varieties but all perfect to be grown in the Adelaide Hills Vineyards. The grapes were harvested by hand, crushed. Where cultured yeast is added and fermentation is carried out for 8 days. Pumping occurs twice daily and the temperature is kept between 23-25 degrees Celsius. The wine has been aged in 100% new French oak barrels and rests in the wine for another 7 months.