2023 FE Red

VINTAGE 2023 – a milder vintage, allowing for the gradual ripening of red varieties. The wines show a wonderful freshness and vibrancy.

VARIETIES 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz, 10% Tempranillo, 2% Touriga Nacional

APPEARANCE Deep ruby red with purple hues.

AROMA Enticingly aromatic across a wide spectrum of fruit characters. Rich black cherry and blackberry lead the way, supported by notes of redcurrant, blueberry and African violet. Alluring hints of vanilla bean and cacao nib add depth and a luxurious nature.

PALATE Medium-bodied with a fine tannin structure and a crunchy acid line that lends freshness and finesse. Red fruits—redcurrant and hints of cranberry—present early, with white spice through the mid-palate complementing the fresh acid zing. On the back palate, blackberry and plum come alive, with both fruit and white pepper persisting long into the finish.

OAK DETAIL 12 months maturation in seasoned French oak barriques with a dash of new oak.

CELLARING Ready for immediate drinking, though it may benefit from 2-4 years in the bottle.

FOOD PAIRING A versatile wine that will fit in well wherever you care to take it. Whether it’s a sun-drenched picnic with cured meats and fine cheeses or an evening BBQ with friends by the fire, its light-hearted and approachable style is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

ALCOHOL VOLUME 14.0%
ACIDITY pH 3.59; TA 5.6 g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR <1.0 g/L

AWARDS & REVIEWS
90 Points, Halliday Wine Companion - Jane Faulkner
"For those who like numbers, the split is 48/40/10/2% cabernet/shiraz/tempranillo/touriga nacional; all parcels fermented separately then aged in used barriques for one year before blending. It’s come out a delicious, easy-drinking red, plush with upfront fruit – all plums and cassis – yet a savoury overlay, but also lots of fresh herbs and a whiff of menthol. Super spicy with pomace-like tannins giving a textural feel to the fuller-bodied palate".