The Barossa and Eden Valleys are  the world’s largest repository of “Old Vine Vineyards” in the World. Our reserve Shiraz vineyard is located off a dirt back road that you wouldn't know existed if you didn’t have local knowledge! 

Planted in the early 1900’s  (over 100 years ago) we are exceptionally honoured to receive this fruit. Although the vines are of such age the quality continues to astonish us year in year out…

Prior to 2014 this fruit went into some of Barossa’s most recognised brands that retail for over $450 bottle! We are thrilled to be entrusted with this fruit – with all of our 50+ years in the industry we promise to craft only the finest examples of Eden Valley Shiraz.

Hand-picked in the cool first hours of light to retain flavour and freshness before destemming and inoculation with specific yeast – a Italian strain that ferments at cool temperatures and enhances colour, structure and the natural spiciness and richness of the variety

The ferments are undertaken in upright hogsheads with their heads removed for 10 days, each day the fruit is hand plunged pushing the skins under the fermenting juice to assist in greater colour and flavour development of the wine. Twice a day the juice is drained from the hogshead and then returned over the skins. Once primary fermentation is complete the juice is drained and the skins basket pressed by hand.  Total extraction is naturally limited to a maximum of 500 litres per ton due to the smaller more intense berries – extremely lower compared to an industry average of 750 litres per ton.