2024 Ephraim

$50.00

Pickup available at Cellar Door

Usually ready in 24 hours
Vintage Notes

2024 vintage was the hottest, driest and earliest harvest on record. Rainfall turned off like a tap at the end of September 2023, with nominally no rain until the season broke in May 2024. Unseasonable warmth all through the growing season combined with heatwaves in January meant harvest started early and was over extremely quickly.

But with sunshine comes flavour and 2024 does not disappoint in fruit weight and concentration. No rain and plenty of sun means wines hit their optimal ripeness (albeit earlier than expected!) and created wines with great depth of flavour and extract.

The ample marri blossom and dry conditions meant both bird and disease pressure was low, the main thing keeping us awake at night was the water stress on our dry grown vines. Both whites and reds show opulence and power that so far show great promise for the future.
Tasting Notes

2024 vintage in Margaret River was exceptional! The combination of early harvest, warm
conditions, and abundant sunshine created the perfect environment for grapes to reach
optimal ripeness quickly. The bonus of a vibrant marri flowering season, helping to keep
the birds away.

Ephraim Mayo Clarke, Kevin John Cullen’s grandfather, property owner and Member of
Parliament, who established the first winery in the southwest in Bunbury in 1896. Hand
harvested grapes of the best blocks of biodynamically certified Mangan Vineyard Malbec and
Petit Verdot were naturally fermented and basket pressed and then matured in 30% new
oak for 8 months.
Provenance

The Vineyard: 100% Mangan Vineyard

The Blend: 76% Malbec, 24% Petit Verdot
Technical Details

Harvest: Two picking times in February starting on the 13th Fruit Day followed by a second pick on the 21st Flower Day

Oak: 30% New oak for 8 months

Alcohol: 13.5%
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