2022 Josh Cooper Greytown Old Vines Heathcote Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 750Ml Bottle

The Greytown Vineyard was planted in the northeastern corner of the (now) Heathcote region in the 1950s by European migrants, and planting was carried out in the traditional manner sans irrigation and as a field blend. Amongst the oldest plantings in the area the vines have found a happy home in the deep alluvial soils. Once hand harvested the fruit was entirely de-stemmed, then partially foot crushed before transfer to open fermenters where it remained for three weeks. Elevage took place in Spanish stoneware jars and a combination of new (30%) and seasoned barriques for 12 months, before four months in stainless steal after assemblage.

"Glistening purple, the two varieties combine wonderfully lending the pepper, spice and plushness of Syrahs fruit, with the strictness and refinement of Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of cracked black pepper, sweet new leather, baking spices, lavender, thyme, and a sprig of mint fill the glass. Australian garrigue. Sweet and fleshy black cherry fruits are ensconced in layers of fine pliant tannin, with the firm backbone and sense of freshness and refinement only Cabernet Sauvignon can bring. A wine entirely unique to its place and landscape, old vines, co-planted with great foresight in a cooler pocket of the region. Please decant well prior to drinking, or cellar for as long as you like." - Joshua Cooper