During excavation of the Taylor vineyard dam, the remains of three tiny seahorses were uncovered, fossilised in limestone bedrock. This was confirmation that the area was once the bed of an ancient inland sea and testimony that the rich, Terra rossa soils were indeed quite fertile. The Taylor family agreed that this was a truly promising omen and dubbed the new area Promised Land. Parcels of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are selected on the basis of compatability, the fruit is crushed and fermented under steel tank at warmer temperatures. Following the completion of malolactic, Promised Land is treated to maturation in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barrels.