Grape Variety: 98% Shiraz & 2% Viognier

Growing Region: 8 unique sites in Barossa, Australia

Chief Winemaker: David Powell

TASTING NOTE:
The name of this wine is drawn from: The Highland clans used a 'RunRig' system to distribute land amongst their clansmen in a series of widely dispersed holdings. The emphasis not on any one farm, but rather the communal element of the whole. Shiraz from old dry grown vineyards is blended with Viognier, complementing the strengths and complexities of these individual parcels of fruit, whilst giving the resulting wine an added dimension.

The eight unique parcels of fruit were gently de-stemmed and put into both wooden & concrete open top fermenters where they were carefully plunged for 6-7 days. After basket pressing the wine was run directly into new and old French barriques where it spent 30 months with only one racking. During the final 'assemblage' a small addition of estate grown Viognier was added and the wine was later bottled without filtration or fining.

The nose of this wine has delightful aromatics that leap from the glass, showing layers of raspberries, plums and creme de cassis combined with subtle hints of black olives. A concentrated palate flows from black fruits into bold anise and dark chocolate held together by firm, textured tannin. This wine possesses a multitude of different facets and nuances that will constantly change and evolve. Although extremely intense, the wines power is integrated within its balance and concentration, with a finish that seems not to end. Decant for 60+ minutes and serve at 17C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking well this winter season; and will age well for another 12-15 years.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine match with game, or prime cuts of meat with a rich jus, enjoy.

98 points, Wine Advocate, 2010.