Brash Higgins 2023 ‘CINS’ Cinsault

Made from a block of Cinsault vines which we grafted to a former Semillon patch at neighbouring Lennon Vineyard in 2013. Vinted from hand selected fruit and placed in an open 2 ton fermenter for 2 weeks. Wild yeast did their job and then it all was gently basket pressed and sent to veteran French hogsheads for 7 months. 2023 in the Vale is considered a cha;lenging and cool vintage with healthy yields, resulting in balanced wines with finesse and brightness. This is the seventh vintage of CINSAULT made at the Brash Higgins winery.

‘Ruby in hue, the nose is black cherry starburst with notes of blood orange zest, ginger, nutmeg and white pepper. The palate is medium bodied, bright cherry/red fruit notes, well-balanced and vibrant and the finish is clean and refreshing; laden with interweaving cherry, ginger and white pepper notes.’ – Brad Hickey, Vinitor, 2 July 2025.

Additional information
Harvest date: March 22, 2024
Hand selected
Grower: Michael Lennon
Geology: Red clay loam over limestone
Planted: Grafted 2014 single cordon
Viticulture: Sustainable
Fermenter type: Open
Cap management: Hand plunged two times daily
Days on skins: 20% Whole bunch, 21 days
Time in oak: 10 months
Oak origin: French
Oak age: 100% 8 year old
Bottling date Jan 21, 2025
Filtration: Coarse Regimesh
Closure: Stelvin +
pH 3.56, TA 6.3 g/l, Alc 13.5%

250 dozen

Price: $35 per bottle