The Dryland Collection Joseph's Legacy

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When the grapes entered the cellar, they were gently de-stemmed and sorted to remove any unwanted berries. Cold maceration took place for two days to extract the maximum fruit flavours and intense colour. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks for seven days, with regular pump-overs for five days. Made in an elegant and complex wooded style, this wine was matured in 300- and 500-liter French oak barrels. After tasting through all the individual lots, our winemaking team decided on the final blend, and the wine was prepared for bottling.

The 2023 vintage was notably interesting, with an early start, a dry spring, and much-needed rainfall in early December. The growing season was cool, promoting good vineyard growth, and the harvest began 10 days earlier than in 2022 under favourable weather conditions.

Wood maturation: 18 months in barrel. 20% in new French oak barrels and balance in older barrels Bottle maturation: 12 to 18 months.