Pharos 2020

represents the pinnacle of our red winemaking—crafted only in the most exceptional vintages. This distinctive blend, led by 71% Petit Verdot, opens with layers of dark berries, plums and violets. The palate is complex and finely structured, unfolding notes of leather, chocolate, liquorice and earthy spices, before tapering to a brooding, lingering finish.

International customers can purchase exclusively via Wine Collective Direct—bringing Brick Bay to your cellar, wherever you are.

Tasting Notes

An unusual blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot, deep crimson in colour with a vibrant edge. Aromas of dark berries, charcuterie, floral perfumes and smoky savoury notes. This seductive medium-bodied wine offers a palate of evolving layers of vibrant plums and blackberries, alongside the dusky warmth of leather, liquorice and earthy spices, with a saline streak encased in layered silky tannins. Youthful and assertive, will slowly reveal its glories over the course of a meal. Accolades

Cameron Douglas MS: 95 pts
"An exceptional wine with dark fruit, toasty spices, and earthy undertones. This wine will mature gracefully, showing its true potential from 2028 to 2038."

Bob Campbell MW: 94 pts
"A dense, mouth-filling blend with chocolate, mixed spices, and fine tannins. Generously proportioned with finesse." Vineyard & Winemaking

Lovingly hand-picked from our sustainably managed vineyard, the 2020 vintage was a standout despite its challenges. Early ripening, meticulous canopy management, and unprecedented drought conditions resulted in small, intensely flavoured berries. The fruit was harvested in pristine condition, with many considering 2020 as the vintage of the decade.

In the winery, each variety was carefully destemmed, fermented, and aged in new French oak barriques. After 12 months, selected barriques were blended and bottle-aged for over two years, creating a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. Cellaring Potential

Approachable now, yet structured for longevity, Martello Rock 2021 will continue to evolve beautifully in stable cellaring conditions for 5–8 years.
Vintage Notes

Harvest Period: 15–30 March 2020
Bottling: 18 March 2021
Composition: 71% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, 3% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.3 (indicative of freshness and age-worthiness)
Closure: Natural cork
Bottle Size: 750ml
Production: Limited release of 178 dozen bottles

Crafted only in exceptional vintages, showcases meticulous vineyard management and careful cellar work, resulting in a wine of remarkable concentration and age-worthy structure.