About The Wine
Fruit from the Chalmers Heathcote Vineyard - an east facing sloped site comprised of the famous red Cambrian soils of the area. The lower vineyard from whence came this fruit, is deep red clay-loam. Chalmers aim to follow organic farming principles where possible and are transparent in their communication when it is not. Chalmers are fully certified at both of their Victorian vineyards with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
Winemaking - Harvested 3 March. 25% of the fruit was placed in the bottom of the fermenters, the rest gently destemmed over the top. Wild yeasts were allowed to complete the fermentation, with the cap being rolled under the juice by hand once a day. Ambient temps were high so fermentation was hotter than usual. As a result I felt extraction was sufficient a bit earlier than usual and total time on skins was 14 days. Pressed to old neutral French oak barrels.
No additions apart from sulphur, no fining or filtration. Vegan friendly.
About Blood Moon Wines
The first thing you need to know about Blood Moon Wines is that Matt Aulich is one of the most genuine, affable people you could ever meet. He is soulful and thoughtful. You can tell that he listens to his vineyard in the same pensive way he listens in a conversation with another human.
Matt grows grapes in Sunbury and the Diamond Valley while also sourcing fruit for Blood Moon Wines from other responsible growers all over Victoria.
This is wine for the people. Wine that is expressive of time and place. Matt takes a hands-off approach in the winemaking and the result is a sensory experience, textural wines that are considered and harmonic.
Snapshot
Region: Heathcote, VIC
Country: Australia
Alcohol: 12.6%
Vintage: 2025
Size: 750ml
Closure: Screwcap
Variety: Sangiovese
