Ebenezer is located in the Northern most reaches of the Barossa and wines from this region are typically characterised by lifted aromas of lavender and spice. The palate is full of red fruits, leather, cedar and fine, talc like tannins.
The grapes were destalked (separating berries from the bunch) and placed uncrushed into small stainless steel open fermenters. A cultured yeast was used to start the fermentation and the tanks were hand plunged spending 7 days on skins at 28° C.
Further maturation in a mixture of French and American Oak for 18 months has resulted in a wine of great structure and finesse.
Winemaker : Tim Smith
Alc : 14%
pH : 3.65
TA : 6.50 g/L
RS : 1.60 g/L
Fermentation : Stainless steel
Vineyard : Ebenezer District
Soil : Sandy Loam over grey Clay
Vine Age : 80 yrs +
Region : Barossa
Maturation : French & American Oak
Maturation time : 18 months
Bottled : Unfiltered
Cellar : 8 - 10 years
Bottled under : Cork
Cases : 200
Review by: Kerry Skinner
Review by: 2010 - Berlin Wine Trophy