Winemaker's comments: This fortified Pedro Ximénez was made from grapes grown specifically for us by a number of traditional Barossa grape growers. When the grapes reached a maturity of 15 Baumé the canes supporting the bunches were cut, which enabled the fruit to dehydrate and concentrate. Two weeks later the fruit was harvested at a maturity of approx 18 Baumé. The grapes were then crushed, and after maceration for 4 days were fortified with brandy spirit, pressed and matured in French oak hogsheads.
Amber in colour, the nose and palate display attractive marmalade and citrus peel characters.
Harvested - A blend of 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002 vintages
Maturity At Harvest - 15 Baumé
Oak Treatment - French oak hogsheads
Bottled - April 2006
Colour - bright orange/amber
Nose - intense marmalade, cumquat with a slightly spicy edge
Palate - lusciously rich and intense, with apricot and marmalade flavours
Alcohol - 17.2%

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