Fermentation took place in small stainless steel tanks at 26°C – 30°C and was completed in 10 to 15 days, with a further 5 to 15 days of extended skin maceration post fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was in stainless steel tanks before the young wine went into the barrel, with around 10% in new American oak and the rest a combination of older American and French oak barrels.
This seamless red blend is best matched with robust red meat dishes, such as steak (served with chunky chips and a horseradish cream), venison, roast leg of wild boar or even a pulled pork burger