56% Cinsault – 44% Syrah
The 6th vintage of Retirement at 65, the 2021, with Syrah harvested earlier than usual to increase freshness and maintain 12% alcohol level.
Both varietals are planted with bush vine vineyards grow on the slopes of the Darling hills on sandy decomposed granite soil. 204 meters above sea-level.
The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4°C. The next morning the grapes were hand sorted and partially de-stemmed. It fermented in open top fermenters, a combination of de-stemmed grapes and whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible.
Aged in older oak for 8 months, blended and bottled.
BLANKBottle Retirement at 65, 2021, 750ML
- Darling / Cinsault, Syrah / Tim Atkin 93
is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.