Description
The Eye of Ra is only bottled when there is an extraordinary vintage of pure expression from the finest parcels. 2018 is it. Deriving from Egyptian mythology (The Eye of Ra was the powerful feminine counterpart to the sun god Ra, & gifts renewal. This Shiraz, holding power to its name, features incredible depth, countered by exemplary elegance and restraint. The fruit was hand- harvested from low- yielding vines that were aged up to 110 years old on deep sandy soils. The parcels were fermented separately in small open fermenters and gently hand plunged 3 times daily. During fermentation, the temperature was kept very cool to enhance the fresh aromatic profile without over extraction. It was matured for 16 months in 100% new French oak. Natural malolactic fermentation continuing in oak during maturation. Aromas of powerful, dark intensity – a dense core of dark berry fruit. The palate is underpinned by a brightness and polished tannin structure to balance the fruit. Blackberries are layered over red fruit, with plums and cherries adding to the chorus. The fruit is accentuated by mocha, liquorice and fresh-cut cedar. This wine will develop gracefully over the years.
