Edgebaston "The Berry Box"2008

A medley of small berry and fruit flavours including blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry, mulberry and blackberry combine with a hint of anise and vanilla to give a wine that is instantly gratifying in flavour whilst showing good structure and tannin concentration to allow for some maturation. Bottled under screwcap to ensure quality.

46% Cabernet Sauvignon 46% Shiraz 5% Cabernet Franc 2% Petit Verdot 1% Merlot

Soil Type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay.

Harvest Date: March 2008

A variety of vinification methods were used in making the components of this special blend. Open top fermentations with punchdown routines as well as closed fermentations and pumpovers were employed to suit the needs of each variety in the blend. The resultant , soft tannins and berry flavours have been blended to compose a modern, fruit driven wine with class.

Wood Elevation
20% New French Oak - Nevers , Allier: Medium Toasted
50% 2nd Fill French Oak - Medium Toasted
30% 3rd Fill French Oak