Description
The PUMPA is a blend of Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Named as a tribute to Len Pumpa and his fellow Eden Valley Vignerons who pioneered and persisted in one of Australia’s most challenging but rewarding viticultural regions. Eden Valley had a mix of British and European settlers that tried their hand at grape-growing. When times were tough particularly in the 1920s many turned away from viticulture, however the Prussian settlers like Len Pumpa persisted in the face of difficulty, preserving with the vineyard resources we are custodians of today.
About the 2025: A fine blend of Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 87% – from 26 year-old vines and Shiraz 12% – from 30+ year old vines, and 1% Cab Franc. Each Cabernet block was individually hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in small 1 and 2 tonne open-fermenters. A combination of hand plunging and pumping-over cap management techniques were employed throughout the fermentation period. A short post ferment skin-maceration occurred for 5 days before being pressed off and matured in a mix of new and seasoned oak hogsheads. Matured for 12 months prior to being blended, naturally clarified and bottled without finings or filtration.
Bright crimson in colour, with vibrant dark cherry and blackcurrant aromas. The palate is rich, juicy and rounded with ripe velvety tannins, finishing with a youthful freshness. Approachable now, this wine will continue to gain complexity as it matures.
14% Alc. Enjoy now or cellar until 2032
2025 is here, from an excellent vintage. Reviews for 2024 …
95 Points, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit “Expressing gorgeous fruit purity and finesse, featuring aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant, violet, thyme, and toasted almond. It’s both refined and powerful on the palate, showcasing excellent fruit intensity along with a supple texture and finely woven tannins. This is a wonderful rendition of the variety, demonstrating great harmony and structure.”
94 Points, Ryan Montgomery for James Suckling “Lifted and aromatic, with a nose of black currants, red plums, bay leaves, crushed herbs, cedar and graphite. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with firm, finely integrated tannins, bright acidity and a savory, earthy finish. A refined and structured wine that is made for early drinking or cellaring.”
RRP $30 Our Special Price $23.50 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
