A mysterious and singular expression, "The Unknown" is anticipated to be a more concentrated and intense wine, offering a powerful aromatic profile of deeper, darker fruits. One should expect a richer texture and more robust structure on the palate, culminating in a uniquely memorable and lingering finish.
WINEMAKING
This intense selection comes from the lowest-yielding rows of the MV6 clone, hand-picked on 23 March 2023. The fruit was de-stemmed with 10% whole bunch inclusion. The wine underwent a 12-day wild yeast fermentation before pressing. Post-press, it was transferred directly to a Hogshead barrel for a long, slow maturation.
Melba Block
Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
Alcohol
12.1%
Additional Notes
Production: 32 dozen
Whole Bunch Inclusion: 10%
Oak Regime: 20% New French Oak (Hogshead)
Fermentation: Wild Yeast (12-day ferment)
GLU/FRU: 0.10 g/l
Malic Acid: < 0.05 g/l
Alcohol: 12.1%
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Settling: Unfined and unfiltered
Bottled: by gravity on 25 April 2024.
Situated at 230m above sea level was planted in the late 1970’s on an undulating slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely non irrigated and hand nurtured, surrounded by National Park. The vines are cared for by hand and the grapes carefully hand picked at the perfect harvest time. This 6+ acres comprises of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.
Steels Gate Melba Block Vineyard
Situated at 150m above sea level was planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
Nagambie Vineyard
Nagambie Vineyard is a partnership with a family estate located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Still cool climate, this region produces lovely medium bodies reds and some lovely Rieslings and other similar white varieties.
