Patchwork is fashioned from Shiraz grown to several high quality, yet vastly different Barossa vineyards, all of which contribute an important piece to the complete wine. A mix of smaller eight tonnes and medium size twenty five tonnes static fermenters are employed over a cycle of eight to twelve days. The wild indigenous yeasts present on grape skins initiate ferments, cultured winery yeasts are added to complete the process. The majority of components are run to barrel, select parcels remain on skins post ferment for one or two weeks. The finished wine is matured fourteen months in a selection of new and seasoned French and American hogsheads, octaves and barriques.