‘Bernoota’ was the original name given to the homestead on the Lake Breeze property – it is an Aboriginal name for ‘camp among the gum trees’.

The 2002 ‘Bernoota’ is a blend of Shiraz (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), carefully selected from old vines on the Follett family vineyard. The wine was fermented on skins in open static fermenters for 7-8 days, followed by maturation for 20 months in American and French oak barriques.

The wine shows dark fruit characters of blackberry and plums, with a hint of spice and smoky oak aromas. The palate encompasses all of the trademark Langhorne Creek fruit sweetness and soft tannins. Although extremely palatable now, it will mature gracefully with correct cellaring for the next 10 years.

date of harvest: from 25 March – 10 April 2002

analysis: pH 3.47

T.A. 6.8 g/L

Alc. 14.5%

GOLD MEDAL 2005 Hobart Wine Show class 60

93/100 James Halliday’s 2006 Wine Companion

Winestate Magazine Sept/Oct 2005