Marmaduke is an eclectic blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and a dash of other varieties including Merlot and Pinot Noir. Grapes are sourced from Cape Mentelle's Trinders and McHenry vineyards and the  Maiolo Vineyard, located 25 kilometres north of Margaret River. Here the vines grow on deep, fertile sandy loam soils, which have alluvial origins along the Carbunup River. The vines are trained with shoots vertically positioned on a single cordon with extensive leaf removal. The Trinders vineyard provides Shiraz also grown with a single cordon on a vertical trellis in sandy soils. Mataro and Grenache are sourced from the gravel-based soils of McHenry vineyard and are traditionally trellised. Irrigation is used judiciously in all these vineyards to maintain balanced vine growth and a steady rate of ripening.A NEAR PERFECT VINTAGE MARRED ONLY BY A SLIGHT DROP IN YIELD.A Vibrant dark cherry with chocolate and nutmeg spice,raspeberry fruit tea, zesty and refreshing. Fine tannins, sweet juicy and pretty; delicious and gluggable.Analysis: 14.0% alcohol, 6.0 g/L, pH 3.53