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Aging: Combination of new & seasoned French and American hogsheads for 24 months
Nose: cassis, black currant with notes of black olive and vanillin.
Palate: luscious notes of cassis and black currant, accented by hints of black olives, vanillin and cedar. Rich and velvety texture is supported by structured tannins
Good winter rainfall meant near full soil moisture profiles at budburst. Moderate rain during early spring encouraged good shoot growth, with a quick and even flowering resulting in excellent fruit set. Mild & dry conditions, without any significant extremes continued throughout the growing season.
Production levels were excellent, above long term averages and the mild & slow ripening conditions enabled strong varietal character to develop. Vintage was dry and the weather stable so fruit was harvested, at optimal flavour development and high natural acidity. A “goldilocks” vintage.
About Eight at the Gate Wines
Sisters Jane Richards and Claire Davies grew up in the country, very close to their vineyards, with their parents and three other siblings and have always had a strong connection to the land. Even when they didn’t own rural land directly, they would regularly help out on the family farm. It was hard work, and the family rallied with all hands on deck to get through the tough times.
About Eight at the Gate Wines, Wrattonbully South Australia
Sisters Jane Richards and Claire Davies grew up in the country, very close to their vineyards, with their parents and three other siblings and have always had a strong connection to the land. Even when they didn’t own rural land directly, they would regularly help out on the family farm. It was hard work, and the family rallied with all hands on deck to get through the tough times.
Whilst Claire oversees management of the vineyard as Eight at the Gate’s vigneron, there are many times throughout the year when the extended clan is needed to prepare soil, tend vines, defend against frosts, harvest fruit, and attend to a multitude of vineyard tasks<
