Clone: Cuttings taken in 1935 from a relative's old vines in Vine Vale so this clone is likely to be an original Barossa clone.
Planted: 1936 by Adolph Neldner.
Soil: Sandy quartz gravel over red clay and mixed weathered rock
Winemaking: Open fermented with 25% whole bunches, using indigenous yeast. Matured in 1 older French oak puncheon. No fining or filtration and minimal sulphur added. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Dave Brooks, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points December 2023.
Nick Ryan, The Weekend Australian, 94 points June 2024.
Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 95 points Sept 2024.
