”‘First Cut’ refers to the free-run juice off the press, devoid of the tannic pickup of later runs. Wilunga and McLaren Flat, chief sources. De-stemmed and presumably fermented with ample whole berries. 10 days maceration. 16 months in French wood (20% new). I prefer this to the souped-up styles here. Still decadently rich and of the turf, but pulpy, joyous and alive. Violet, mulberry and a ripple of peppery freshness brings a smile and at the very least, a 2nd glass.”