The 2024Vintage.
The 2024 vintage at Colbinabbin had its challenges with rain early on but cleared up for a fabulous warm sunny run in to harvest. The region as a whole had fabulous weather after a somewhat chaotic spring. Yields were normal with fine acidity and excellent colour and phenolic ripeness. Ripening was very consistent and made picking a calm affair. Cold soaked, this fruit came in at pitch perfect ripeness.
Winemaking & Grape growing : Geoff Plahn and Steve Flamsteed, led by Colin Neate in the vineyard
Vinification.
Hand Picked
100% Whole Bunch Fermention
100% wild yeast fermentation
Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel
12 months in French oak, 20% new oak
Named affectionately after one of our winery dogs, Adelaide, a 15-year-old black lab. 100% hand-picked from block one at approx. 13.5 Baume. Same fruit parcel as the Syrah, although this one was fermented with wild yeast following a short period of semi-carbonic maceration. Opens with unmistakable whole bunch character. Deep, dark spice reminiscent of Averna, with ripe stems adding aromatic lift and savoury complexity. Beneath that, rich notes of cocoa and dark chocolate intertwine with cinnamon and gentle baking spice from well-integrated oak. The palate is smooth, rich, and softly textured, framed by fine tannins and a flowing sense of harmony. This is a wine that evolves beautifully in the glass, revealing new layers with every sip. Generous, expressive, and utterly delicious.