Released in very small quantities and only in exceptional years, the lineage of this iconic wine dates back to 1964 when Great Western Hermitage was first made. Grown to exceptional blocks planted on weathered volcanic soils, the virtuous St Peters Shiraz combines low yielding old vines with one and a half centuries of experience. Vinification is highly traditional, including pumpovers in a mix of static and open top fermenters, rack, returns and malolactic. Upon completion, batches remain on skins for up to three weeks for optimal extraction of vibrant colours and earthy tannins. St Peter is treated to an extended maturation in a high proportion of new French oak.