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PHILOSOPHY
After the success of the PHI single vineyard wines from Woori Yallock in the upper Yarra Valley, Stephen and Kate Shelmerdine suggested we look at a southern Rhone style blend from their vineyard in northern Heathcote. This is the result of our first attempt.

VINIFICATION
Each parcel vinified seperately. Lots of whole berry and whole bunch work. Open fermentation, foot plunging, older 500L casks for 9 months, minimal handling.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clone: Syrah 1654, Grenache Unknown     pH: 3.71
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Planted: 1998                                        TA: 5.9
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Vine density: 2222 per ha                        RS: 2.1
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VITICULTURE
Cane pruned and shoot thinned. Savage crop thinning at veraison to give low crops of concentrated fruit. Hand picked and hand sorted to be sure. 

TASTING NOTE
Crimson hue, succulent, juicy, ripe, lightly spiced, cherry fruit and chalky tannins. Lots of perfume and poise.