Pressed to a combination of hogsheads, terracotta and foudre for 8 months. Its just magic up here, puckering acidity, dusty tannins and flavour for days. We love Sangiovese above all other grape varieties. There... we said it. Its just magic up here, puckering acidity, dusty tannins and flavour for days. It's Adelaide Hills sure, but its a clear comparison to the old world and as good as lunch wine gets we reckon, and who doesn't love a wine at lunch!

Vineyard: Charleston, Kersbrook and Forreston

Vine age: 16-27 years

Clones: H6V9

Elevation: 300-460m

Aspects: Various

Soils: Sandy loam over siltstone and sandstone.

Vinification: 100% destemmed open topped fermentation for three weeks before closing the tank and leaving on skins for an extra three weeks. Pressed to a combination of hogsheads, terracotta and foudre for 8 months.