Region Yarra Valley

State Victoria

Wine Type Red Wine

Variety Type Syrah

Alcohol Percentage 14%

Our 864 range features exceptional wines from specific and single blocks, produced in small quantities and released in only the best years. An Oakridge 864 wine is terroir-driven. Made to demonstrate the importance of time and place with every bottle, and always a tribute to tradition, these wines are ready to drink now or cellar.

Deep red edging into purple, an awesome bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry, black olive, and mocha is on extravagant display. White pepper and violets play in harmony, while graphite and a floral lift showcase the judicious use of whole-bunch fermentation. On the palate, similar voluminous fruits take center stage - led again by blackberry, dark plum, and a hint of rhubarb - all sewn together with baking spices and pepper. A nuance reminiscent of Lindt Excellence Dark Orange chocolate provides a delightful bitter contrast to the plush fruit. The mid-palate is beautifully weighted, balancing fruit sweetness against sinewy, matte-textured tannins. If this wine were a hug, it would be a warm and gentle one.

Oakridge Vineyard, Close Planted Block. East-facing at 90 metres above sea level. Planted at 5,200 plants per hectare in the grey alluvial loams of Coldstream using the R6VW28 done and cropped at 6.6 t/Ha.

Hand-picked and sorted prior to destemming 70% of the berries into an open fermenter on top of 30% whole bunches, After a three-day cold maceration, fermentation spontaneously commenced peaking at 25°C The fermenter was regularly pumped over and plunged during a three-week fermentation before the wine was pressed to French oak puncheons for a 14 month maturation on its gross lees.

A cool wet spring and summer followed by a dry and temperate autumn has delivered balanced crops in near perfect harvesting conditions. The resulting wines show elegant varietal flavours, freshness, and balanced acidities. Flowering occured in Noember, fruit set in late December and harvested on March 12th at 13.6° baumé.