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Raudonasis sausas
Planted in 1994, our Heathcote vineyard is situated on a strip of ancient, highly prized Cambrian soil on the east facing slopes of Mount Camel in Central Victoria, north of the Heathcote township. These ancient soils are synonymous with the region and gives the wine its unique structure. The oldest and best blocks were used for the Lunatiq blend.
With no rush to pick, all of the blocks were harvested at their optimal ripeness levels which delivered exceptional fruit. A three day cold soak, followed by a 14 day ferment at 23ºC in open top fermenters with gentle pump overs to maximize flavour and colour without over extracting tannin. The wine was matured in tight grain French oak barriques (15% new) for 14 months.
Dark, inky purple with a vibrant hue. The nose shows rich dark fruits with the full array of pepper, charcuterie, and a subtle lift of French Oak. The palate has a richness and softness with dark blue berry fruit chocolate and some sweet spice. The tannin from the stalk and oak working well together giving length a silky texture and a fine moreish finish.
Serve at 16-18 °C with beef stew, aged cheeses, venison roast.
Founded in 1858 by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell, Tyrrell's Wines is one of Australia's most famous family-owned wineries. The family's vineyards stretch from its historic home in the Hunter Valley near Sydney to the Limestone Coast and Heathcote.
Run by fourth generation family member Bruce Tyrrell, the winery produces some of Australia's most awarded wines including the iconic Vat 1 Semillon.
The Hunter Valley's sandy, alluvial soil is ideal for white grapes. There are 11 vineyards in the region that are more than 100 years old, 7 of which belong to the Tyrrell family.
Tyrrell's is one of the founding members of Australia's First Families of Wine.
Since 1971, Tyrrell's has won more than 5 000 trophies and medals, and was named Wine of the Year by James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion in 2010.
