First Drop
Matt ‘Gantos’ Gant and John ‘JR’ Retsas are two mates with a lifelong commitment to making kick-arse booze. These are wines with flavour, texture and a splash of funk, made with the best fruit from unique patches of the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.
Our reserve Shiraz is sourced from vineyards in Marananga (47%), Seppeltsfield (23%), Greenock (17%) and Ebenezer (13%) Dense, earthy dark berry fruits, with hints of tobacco and cocoa are further enhanced by subtle use of oak. This wine has been matured in 40% new French oak hogsheads, 10% new American oak barriques and the balance in 3 and 4 year old French oak hogsheads for 20 months sur lie, resulting in a sexy, textured palate. And who’s 2%? Moscatel! A splash of funk that supports the base line fruit, and puts the ‘ph’ in fat.
Co l o u r
Dark plum
B o u q u e t
Lifted black fruit aromas with a hints of earth and spice
Pa l a t e
Rich, phat, earthy dark berry fruits, with hints of dark chocolate and Indian ink, supported by a dense core of tannins
Gr u b M a t c h
Oreos or offal
Ce l l a r i n g
Drink up, but also an 8-15 year proposition
V i n e y a r d
Darren’s vineyard is to the north of Marananga in the west of the Barossa - 265m above sea level on red clay over terra rossa – 47% of blend Darren’s vineyard is to the north of Seppeltsfield in the west of the Barossa – 285m above sea level on clay over limestone – 23% of blend Shawn’s vineyard is just north east of Greenock in the north west of the Barossa -330m above sea level on clay with ironstone - 17% of blend Anthony’s vineyard is at Ebenezer in the north of the Barossa - 296m above sea level on deep red clay – 13% of blend
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