After 12 years of experimentation and evolution of Tusk L'Orange (with 3 produced vintages in 2009, 2016 and 2019), we are delighted to announce the upcoming release of our 4th vintage of Tusk L'Orange. The 2021 Tusk L'Orange is entirely composed of our Pritchard Hill vineyard, comprising 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petite Verdot. Each lot was individually fermented, averaging 4 days of cold soak and 19 days on the skins.

Aged in oak barrels for 20 months, from various coopers and forests to carefully match the terroir of each vineyard block (90% new French Oak).

This beautiful wine balances the elegance of our Pritchard Hill vineyard, with just the right amount of Petite Verdot to provide enhanced structure and opulence. The L'Orange is ink-like in color, with inviting aromas of fresh herbs (thyme & bay leaf), floral notes, garrigue, and crushed granite. The mouthfeel is multidimensional; showing lovely fleshiness with smooth tannins supported by density, and its huge energy.

The wine has incredible balance and weight showcasing flavors of beautiful barrel spices, vanilla, chocolate-covered cherry, cassis, sweet tobacco and espresso bean. This wine has a long extended finish giving a potential for great ageability, yet is already quite pleasing in its youth.

350 cases produced