Tasting Notes
Lurching and rolling in our matt finish beat up old Landrover we surf the unsealed highway across the western fringe of the Simpson desert. I turn to look at Sammy, red dirt clings to every crease and furrow and I wonder how I got so lucky. My gaze returns to the barren and sparse land around, the shadows begin the lengthen and accentuate the texture of the land. After an age a small speck in the distance reveals itself as an oasis. A natural artesian spring located in Witjira National Park will be our home for the night. Stiff and weary we walk to the water edge, undress and lower ourselves into the pure warm water as we wash the days travel from our tired bodies. This is a Nightfall time! - Winery Note
James Madden is a friend and a hell of a personality. His wines aren't much different really... The vineyards are all farmed organically in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills (some by James himself) and a bare minimum is done to interfere with the wines natural course. No additions, no subtractions, just fermented juice. James comes from a hospitality background where he worked all over the country running bars and restaurants until he caught the winemaking bug like so many of us. He is pretty much self taught but does pull knowledge from his handful of vintages with James Erskine (Jauma), Alex Schulkin (The Other Right) and Anton von Klopper (Lucy Margaux). I have lots of love for these wines and I can't wait to see the journey James takes us on. - Chris L
| Product Type | Wine Red Rose |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |