Unique to Australia, this style is regarded as a genuine classic. A blend of two great varieties that is at the heart of many great Australian reds made and enjoyed over several decades.

The two varieties don't always naturally work together; great care must be taken to find components which are genuinely complementary to find that magical combination. As we make this wine very rarely, and in very limited quantities, we can afford to take our time and be very choosy.

Each variety was picked when at its best, fermented, pressed, and put to barrel for an extended 'sleep' of 16 months. After much tasting, discussion, disagreement and more tasting we finally agreed on the details: two barrels of Shiraz and 'not quite' two barrels of Cabernet.

The full-throttle depth and exuberance of the Shiraz was tempered beautifully by the coolness, structure and 'backbone' of the Cabernet. The latter is the key to its longevity, which we expect to be well in excess of a decade. Cellar it carefully, but with confidence!