vintage 2006

REGION

Mudgee, New South Wales

GRAPE VARIETIES

Petit Verdot

WINEMAKING COMMENTS

The well drained gravel slopes of the Optimiste vineyards give this late ripening grape variety the very best chance of ripening slowly and evenly, softening out the tannins and filling out the palate.

COLOUR

Deep dark cherry colour.

AROMA

Fragrant aromas of violets, blueberries and blackberries combine with savoury aromas of black olives and dark chocolate.

FLAVOUR

The palate is rich and intense with berry fruit flavours supported by firm, ripe tannins. CELLARING This wine will reward cellaring for a further 3-5 years.

FOOD

This wine needs strongly flavoured red meat. Pan seared venison fillet with roasted root vegetables would work perfectly

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