Marquee Artisan Wines

Deep blackish purple.

Concentrated berry fruits with hints of aniseed are mixed with an earthiness that compliments the vibrant fruit. This well structured wine gives a concentration of mouth filling, spicy fruit characters that flood the mid-palate, surround and integrate the fine drying tannins and create an excellent length of finish. A great food wine now, this is destined to improve for many years if cellared correctly.

Deep blackberry fruit and "smokey" sweet oak characters with tannic / earthy undertones.

The perfect filet mignon or grilled pork chops

Winemaker - Keith Brien
Winery - Silver Wings Winemaking
3.48 pH
14.0% Alc. By Vol.

This is the third release under the Silver Wings label from fruit sourced from the late Vincenzo Conte’s old block in the Shepparton area of Central Victoria. The vineyard consists of plantings from the early nineteen sixties approx. 60% Mourvedre and the balance Shiraz and the gnarled, fully mature vines show a natural suitability to the rugged soils and warm climate. This deep and earthy wine from extended skin contact and oak maturation, shows the benefits of blending both varieties as done in Southern France and the Rhone Valley. It offers spicy rich fruit overlaying deep tannic complexities, which will develop and improve for many years to come.

· Silver Medal - Indy International Wine Competition 2011
· Trophy - Best Blended Wine - Victoria Showcase, 2009

· 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
· Best New Rhone Varietal or Blend - WSWA 2009 - The Tasting Panel Magazine
· 91 Points - Wine Specator