Riposte The Cutlass' Shiraz elk-cove-vineyards matured in used French oak

matured in used French oak

wild yeast fermented and matured in oak

it is effectively dry with 7 g/l residual

fine and complex

with certain amounts of slate and quartzite

Riposte The Cutlass' Shiraz elk-cove-vineyards matured in used French oakTotally opaque black dark purple colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Spicy dark plum and red liquorice scents intermix with clove, mint, vanillin cedar and subtle earth notes. Mid weighted, the palate has a refined feel to it with pepper infused flavours of red plum and liquorice overlaying meaty characters, light scorched earth and spicy vanillin cedar. Graphite like tannins and fresh acidity lead into a savoury, elegant, red fruited