Winery Overview
At Heartland we talk lovingly of our vines and soil, of our hard work and attention to detail and of the time taken in barrel and bottle to make the wines we offer. But what does it all mean? What is it all for? The end result is all that matters. It is that moment when you open a bottle of Heartland and discover all those sensations we have strived to include. It is the moment when the aromas, the texture and the flavors combine to fill your senses so you can taste it from where you are. Savoring the IT that we are all so passionate about.
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Vinification
The fruit was crushed into 8 tonne open fermenters and left on skins to cold macerate for three days prior to fermentation. The wine underwent its malolactic transformation in oak, was then racked and returned to French and American oak for a 12-month maturation. Blending was completed just prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
The inviting colour shows a purple core turning to a red rim. Intensity is shown on the nose with layers of dry herb, mint and dark spice enveloped by black fruit. The dense blackcurrant character dominates the mouth, while pepper and sweet spices dance to the tune of a long finish.