2023 'The Assemblage' GSM

The Clare Valley endured one of its most challenging vintages, with the second driest year on record. A wet July was followed by a dry, warm spring and summer. On 17 September, frost hit our Polish Hill vineyard just after budburst. Fortunately, the early timing of the frost allowed our vines to respond with healthy shoot growth and a smaller canopy. Lower yields and careful irrigation led to full ripeness. Fruit showed excellent concentration, with red varieties displaying deep colour and intensity.

Generous Grenache red fruits lead the palate, flowing into
plum and blackcurrant jube flavours from the Shiraz. Soft cocoa tannins and herbal sage and pepper spice on the finish create a beautifully balanced and seamless wine.

Reminiscent of a classic Black Forest Cake, this blend bursts with cherry and raspberry coulis sweetness, layered with milk chocolate. Bright red fruits leap from the glass, gradually revealing darker blackberry and subtle liquorice notes.