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NOTES
The eleven acre vineyard is located 10kms south of Clare in the picturesque Skilly Hills, adjacent to the Spring Gully Conservation Park, Mitchell Wines and Kilikanoon Wines.
When purchased by Ray and Lynette Klavins, the thirty five acre property was covered with Salvation Jane, truckloads of rubbish, and consisted of a derelict, ancient, dairy/shearing shed and an equally ancient, tumbled down piggery. But ... it was in a wonderful location, had fabulous views and would grow good grapes. It just needed huge amounts of work. In 1994 the roads went in, the dam was enlarged and the Cabernet Sauvignon was planted with the help of family and friends. The Shiraz and Semillon followed in 1996.
TASTING NOTES
Opaque deep crimson in colour with a nose of lifted blackcurrant with hints of mint and cedary oak. The palate is refined, well balanced wine with opulent blackcurrant fruit supported by elegant but firm natural tannins. Great company for duck, game and lamb.
REVIEWS
Deeply coloured; black fruits, licorice and a touch of tar; the tannins are firm and marginally dry; will evolve well. Screwcap.14% alc. Rating 90 Drink 2018 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009 (2006 Vintage)
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