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'The Red', Virgin Hills

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The vineyards of Virgin Hills were first created by the eccentric Hungarian born sculpture Tom Lazar, initially he planned to plant 300 acres of Australian bush land with black cherries! This however failed to materialise due to the soils being unsuitable. Plan B. Create a wine to rival the great Chateaux of Bordeaux. Planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Malbec and Merlot he came across his second problem, he had no idea how to make wine. With acquisition of Owen Redman (viticulture expert) he produced and award winning wine in 1974 then continued to produce Bordeaux beating vintages! Rather good for a vineyard of chance.
Some years on consolidation of knowledge and a brief stint under corporate ownership and Virgin Hills is still producing amazing wines. Yields are frighteningly low (0.5 – 1.5 tons per acre) due to tough climatic conditions. The terrior is clay topsoil with fine sandstone sub soils allowing for excellent drainage. At 600 meters above sea level grapes can ripen for prolonged periods and develop the subtle complexity the wine is renowned for.
On the nose raspberry and ripe plum with a little vanilla spice on the palate ripe berries followed by chocolate, nutmeg and pepper. The finish is slightly minty with generous French oak.

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