Riposte The Cutlass' Shiraz elk-cove-vineyards During the 1980s and 1990s

During the 1980s and 1990s there was a major programme of replanting here and it is only since the early 2000's

Merlot (40%)

matured in used French oak

it is effectively dry with 7 g/l residual

wild yeast fermented and matured in oak

Riposte The Cutlass' Shiraz elk-cove-vineyards During the 1980s and 1990sTotally 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