ALDGATE – PICCADILLY VALLEY – ADELAIDE HILLS

94 points - Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion

The Wine
The Fraser Park homestead is one of the original estates in the area, the townships of Aldgate and Stirling have crept up on it over the years. They may have neighbours now but they also have a wicked little vineyard to boot.

Dark ruby red like the black prince’s ruby. Caraway and malted rye on the nose morph into red liquorice and char-grilled capsicum characters on the nose. The palate Is lush and smooth keeps giving…We're stoked!
Drink or cellar to 2033.
June 2025 release.

The Winemaking
Made at CRFT winery in Carey Gully. Hand-picked on the 13^th April. Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional lees stirring. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 40% new. Vegan friendly.

The Fraser Park Vineyard

Managed and organically farmed by Frew and Candice since mid-2021. NASAA Certified Organic from Feb 2023.

Nestled on the northern side of the Stirling and Aldgate townships, the harp-shaped vineyard is surrounded by native forest and the majestic gardens of Fraser Park homestead. Being surrounded by trees makes it feel low, but it is one of the highest hills in the area. The birds in the area are savage, so early netting is a must.  

Vineyard:      Managed + farmed by Frew and Candice
Location:      Aldgate, Kaurna + Peramangk Country (ADL Hills)
Elevation:     500 meters
Aspect:        West facing
Planted:       2005
Clone:         MV6
Map:           -34.967153, 138.751102
Soil:          Oxidised ironstone with gravel and clay

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