Marquee Artisan Wines

Deep blackish purple.

Rich berry fruits lead the way to broad earthy characters with hints of "mocha". There is a concentration of mouth filling, spicy fruit characters which are balanced by fine drying tannins leaving a great length of finish. This wine has lovely balance now but is destined to improve for many years if cellared correctly.

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

Grilled lamb chops and roast duck.

Winemaker - Keith Brien
3.61 pH
13.9% Alcohol by Vol.
7.1 g/L Res. Sugar

100% single-vineyard fruit from the Conte Vineyards in Shepparton Central Victoria. This is the first release under the Silver Wings label from fruit sourced form the late Vincenzo Conte's old block. The vineyard consists of plantings of approximately 60% Mourvedre and the balance Shiraz from the early 1960's. Hand picked, the wines were aged in small French & American oak for a smooth, balanced flavor.

· 90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
· Best New Rhone Varietal or Blend - WSWA 2009 - The Tasting Panel Magazine
· 91 Points - Wine Specator
· 89 Points - Silver Medal "Highly Recommended" - 2009 World Wine Championships Beverage Testing Institute
· 4 Stars - James Halliday - AUS