Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin and is managed by his son Mark. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.... Read full article
The vineyard is planted to Cabernet sauvignon (46%), Merlot (26%), Cabernet franc (18%), Malbec (5%) and Petit verdot (5%). The percentage of each variety that goes into the final blend changes with the season as factors such as fruitfulness and...... Read full article
The nose displays cherries and cardamom. Pomegranates and sour cherries on the palate. A lick of angelica root and chamomile tea to finish.... Read full article
Hand picked and sorted. Fermented in small open fermenters, 20 days maceration (colour took around 10 days to deepen), 14 months in 500L French casks. Regular gravity racking and aeration during oak maturation. Minimal handling to bottle. ... Read full article
Coombe Farm's Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are planted in one of the coolest parts of the vineyard. This is ideal in warm dry years that allow slow and full ripening, as in 2013, so this wine is ripe and rich, but more savoury than the 2012...... Read full article