inkberry Mountain Estate

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• Our high elevation Mountain Estate enjoys an unusual intensity of highland sunshine and UV light; giving our small clusters of grapes a fantastic dark, "inky" color

• Central Ranges, New South Wales, Australia
• Located 150 miles west of Sydney on the hillside of the Great Dividing Mountain Range
• 1900+ feet in elevation
• Average temperature: 63F, one of the coldest wine regions in Australia

• Privately owned
• Extremely low yield; less than 3 tons/acre
• Soils: slate shale, clay loam including patches of Terra Rossa and limestone
• Emphasis on shoot and bunch thinning rather than irrigation
• We are proud to be involved in a range of programs including biodynamic and sustainable viticulture techniques

• 60% Shiraz 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Varietals fermented and barreled separately
• Shiraz parcel selection based on juiciness; 18 months French & American oak
• Cabernet parcel selection based on structure and fine tannins; 18 months French oak
• Alcohol 13.5%
• Stelvin Closure
• 380 total barrels produced

• Color; deep red with an "inky" purple core
• Aromas of sweet ripe fruit, dominated by red berries and plums
• Mouth-filling palate with layers of rich fruit and supple tannins; hints of dark chocolate and spice with a well integrated use of oak