From the rolling elevations at the Rising Vineyard in the Christmas Hills, winemaker Anthony Fikkers crafts wines that express both the power and grace of this unique part of the Yarra Valley. Sourcing small premium parcels of fruit from emerging varietals in the vineyard, Anthony's aim is to produce wines of beauty and clarity that are surprising yet authentic. Free and unrestricted in his winemaking approach and with a philosophy of minimal intervention, each wine is allowed to express fully its origins.

Vibrant maroon red in colour. Highly perfumed aromatics of blood plum, ironstone, thyme, and morello cherry. It has a well structured but subtle palate, and a lithe freshness suggestive of the cool growing season and a touch of whole bunch. The palate has a peppery character with additional flavours of orange peel, and Campari, and silky tannins from both skin and stalk make this a very complex wine.