Deep and expressive, the nose reveals black cherry and plum layered with smoky oak, roasted nut and subtle undergrowth, lifted by hints of anise and spice. The palate is generous yet composed, with dark fruit framed by fine grained tannins. A hallmark of the 2022 Heathcote vintage, it shows both richness and clarity, with ironstone soils lending savoury tension. With time in bottle, it has become more harmonious and integrated, finishing long and balanced.