This 18th vintage release of Blackbilly uses an older vineyards from heavier soils in McLaren Flat to produce a beautifully scented wine. Full and round tannins are a highlight of the palate aptly combined with ripe fruit complexity. The partial use of American oak hogsheads for barrel fermentation (~10%) and a mixture of older French oaks provide a complex character in harmony with the fruitiness of the wine.
As this wine has been treated with respect in our cellar, a harmless crust may develop with maturation. Decant and allow to breathe on opening. Medium term cellaring is recommended to enjoy the regionality this wine provides.
Product Description
Tasting Note — Released June 2023
Colour: Dark magenta with purple hue and tinge of brick red.
Nose: Blueberry, satsuma plum with lifted cedar oak and light briar and forest floor.
Palate: Fresh and crisp with proud tannin with solid blue fruit. Coffee grounds and oak notes on finish.
