This small-batch Malbec Cabernet Petit Verdot is a vivid expression of our southern Margaret River vineyards. Crafted from parcels at Hazel’s and Celestial Bay, it combines lifted aromatics, generous fruit, and subtle oak in a finely tuned blend.
Hazel’s Vineyard and Celestial Bay Vineyard. 48% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Malbec | Cabernet Sauvignon | Petit Verdot
Aging
up to 20 years
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A Malbec-dominant blend supported by Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and Petit Verdot for lift and spice, this wine opens with expressive aromas of black cherry compote, violets, and coastal bushland. The palate is plush and vibrant, layered with mulberries, sweet spice, and savoury hints of liquorice and mocha—derived from maturation in fine French oak barriques. Juicy yet focused, the wine is framed by ripe, fine-grained tannins that provide structure and length to this perfumed and energetic blend.
Vineyard
Fruit has been sourced from both Hazel’s and Celestial Bay vineyards.
Wine Making
Whole berry fermentation in concrete fermenters was employed to preserve the aromatics and enhance perfume. Gentle extraction techniques were used, with each batch spending two to three weeks on skins. Following fermentation, the wine was pressed to French oak barriques, 20% of which were new. After 14 months of maturation, individual parcels were blended and bottled in Spring 2023.
Production
The 2022 growing season began with a cool, wet Spring that delayed vine development and signalled a later start to harvest. However, this quickly gave way to a warm, dry Summer with consistent sunshine through December, January and February. Warm days and mild nights contributed to an ideal ripening period, particularly for red varieties. While yields were lower than anticipated, the fruit displayed excellent concentration, vibrant colour and beautifully ripe tannins—delivering wines of depth, freshness and finesse.