A soft Merlot, ripe and plummy with smooth tannins. 45% of the grapes were aged in a combination of French and American oak for six months to give spice and structure. A proportion of the Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for nine months in French and American oak, enhancing its blackcurrant fruit, spice and fine, firm tannins. Notes of black fruit, cake spices and vibrant acidity define the Shiraz, 30% of which is aged in a combination of French and American oak for eight months. The Excelsior wines are fresh, fruity and meant for drinking while young with or without food.
