Thousand Candles 'Gathering Fields' Shiraz 2021 Triple IPA and a little cheeky –

and a little cheeky – this is a Red IPA first

to preserve moisture and increase organic matter

richness and lots of winemaking artefact

Mattschoss Trial Hill (Planted 1940s) and finally a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon from Moculta (Planted 1980) & Ebenezer (Planted 1950)

Lucas aims for naturalness and distinctiveness by forgoing chaptalisation and fining

Thousand Candles 'Gathering Fields' Shiraz 2021 Triple IPA and a little cheeky –The winery and vineyard, originally known as Killara Estate, was established in 1997 with Bill Downie as the original winemaker. Owner Stuart Proud took over wine making duties some 5 years ago. The entire property has been bio dynamically managed since 2010. "Natural fermentation with 20% whole bunches, matured in older French oak. A super bright crimson purple. Fully deserving of its gold medal at the 2022 Yarra Valley Wine Show, this opens with