Tasting Notes

Crimson red in colour. Perfumed smoky aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and graphite. The palate starts off with some sweet dark berry flavours but then takes a darker turn with notes of bitter chocolate, black cardamom and espresso. A serious style of this traditional Southern Rhone blend with some obvious concentration and deep, sweet fruit.

The Winemaking

Envoy is probably the most European in style wine that we make in Australia and has been confused from time to time with a wine from the Southern Rhone. As ever, the grapes are picked and given a French twist in their winemaking to deliver something slightly different. Fermentation is French for up to two-thirds of the wine whilst the rest is vinified in a more standard Australian way. Aged in oak for 12 months then in bottle for an additional 12 months prior to release.

Region Barossa Valley
Cellaring Drinking well now and over the next 5-7 years
Alcohol 15%

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