2009 The BUNYIP 

The Bunyip is a creature that inhabits rushy swamps, billabongs and Lamont’s bottling hall. Often portrayed in Aboriginal legend as an evil spirit, the Bunyip of Lamont’s is friendly and pink! He helps the winemaker to pass time while undertaking the monotonous and sometimes loveless job of bottling.

Harvest Dates:  Errington Shiraz (Millendon) – 19th February 2009, Barton Shiraz (Baskerville),
   Lamont’s Shiraz (Millendon), McCusker’s Viognier (Chittering) – 20th February 2009.
   Barreca’s Malbec (Donnybrook) – 24th March 2009.

Blend: 73% Swan Valley Shiraz, 23% Donnybrook Malbec, 4% Perth Hills Viognier.

Fermentation: The free – run fraction of our premium shiraz parcels underwent cool co–fermentation before blending with a barrel fermented Donnybrook malbec component for mouthfeel and interest.

Quantity:  359 cases.

Colour:  Vibrant jewel pink!.
Bouquet:  Lifted aromas of violets, rose petals and pomegranite.
Palate: Medium sweet red berry and black cherry flavours combine on the palate with zippy acid structure giving the wine freshness and length. The addition of a subtle oak component has produced a more serious Rose thus recognising the increasing numbers of discerning consumers of this style.

Cellaring: The Bunyip is a drink now style. It pairs perfectly with Asian dishes, a summer lunch companion or is       great on its own. Most of all, the Bunyip is meant to be FUN!

Price:   $18.00 bottle   $194.40 case