Made with five Bordeaux-Red varieties all sourced directly from Culmina's Golden Mile Bench estate, the 2016 R&D Red Blend is a rich, bold, Merlot-dominant red blend of exceptional quality and character. 

A classic expression of Cabernet Franc with aromas of ripe red currant, fresh sage and cedar accented by subtle clove spice. The palate is refined and elegant with crunchy red fruits, green peppercorn and well integrated toasted oak. Vibrant and structured, the juicy finish is refreshing and long.

A classic expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of espresso roast and cedar, alongside ripe black currant and cherries. The integrated palate is fruit driven with a full body and supple texture, and well-balanced toasted oak. The finish is long, dusty, and persistent.

A classic expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of ripe blackberry, fresh sage, and cloves accented by a floral lift. The refined palate is mineral driven with a supple texture, bright currant flavours,and well-balanced toasted oak. The finish is long, charming, and persistent.

Lavish aromas of ripe dark fruit and rose petals are complemented by baking spices, sweet vanilla, and cassis. This full body wine evelopes the palate with unmistakeable minerality of Arise Bench with juicy dark plum flavours and integrated toasted oak. Luscious and well-structured, the finish is long and pronounced.

Generous aromas of ripe black plum and violets are complemented by subtle nutmeg and cinnamon. The dense, plush palate reflects the gravel minerality of Arise Bench with juicy wild blackberry flavours and integrated toasted oak. Elegant and well-structured, the finish is long and pronounced.

Culmina's first ever single-varietal Malbec, vinified from the spectacular 2015 vintage, and made from the young Malbec blocks at the bottom of Arise Bench. 

Winery release will take place over the Easter Weekend.

Deep in colour and intensity, Hypothesis represents the Triggs’ culmination of efforts to create an icon quality wine from select micro blocks off their Golden Mile Bench estate. A rich, bold, and terroir-driven blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.

'En Primeur' cases will be shipped for arrival in early April 2019. 

Deep in colour and intensity, Hypothesis represents the Triggs’ culmination of efforts to create an icon quality wine from select micro blocks off their Golden Mile Bench estate. A rich, bold, and terroir-driven blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, Hypothesis displays abundant spice, floral, and dark fruit aromas, enveloping the palate with its dense structure, toasted oak, fine tannins, cassis flavours, and a long, persistent finish, to create a wine of outstanding power, beauty, elegance, and style.