batch log

The long and gradual 2021 growing season allowed the Shiraz grapes to develop rich fruit character and natural concentration. Warm, dry autumn conditions followed an unsettled summer, bringing notes of ripe plum, spice and pepper into a smooth, full-bodied Gold Rakija with a subtly sweet finish.

Sourced from an award-winning South Australian orchard first planted by Italian immigrants in 1957, the 2022 season produced juicy, crisp and naturally sweet pears. The fruit was carefully fermented and double-distilled, creating a bright and aromatic Pear Rakija with delicate sweetness, fresh pear character and a clean finish.

Grown in the warm Riverina region of New South Wales, the 2022 Shiraz vintage was shaped by La Niña conditions, frequent rainfall and a later harvest. The extended season produced a complex and robust Classic Rakija with aromas of dark berries, currants and subtle chocolate, balanced by vibrant fruit and a warming finish.

Sourced from generational winemakers in the Riverina, the 2022 vintage endured persistent rainfall and challenging La Niña conditions. Despite the difficult season, the Shiraz developed bold and concentrated flavour, creating a rich, smooth and subtly sweet Gold Rakija blended with our closely held family recipe. Dedo’s favourite.

Persistent spring rainfall and significant flooding made the 2023 Riverina vintage one of the most demanding growing seasons in recent years. Careful farming and patient ripening produced vibrant, concentrated fruit with notes of dark berries, currants and subtle chocolate, resulting in a character-rich Classic Rakija shaped by resilience.

The 2023 Riverina vintage was shaped by the final stages of La Niña, with heavy rainfall, flooding and slower ripening conditions. The challenging season created fruit with depth and concentration, producing a bold and smooth Gold Rakija with ripe plum, warm spice, gentle sweetness and a lingering finish.

Made from carefully selected Australian pears, the 2024 vintage delivered fruit with bright aromatics, natural sweetness and refreshing acidity. The pears were fermented and double-distilled to preserve their delicate character, producing a clean and expressive Pear Rakija with crisp fruit, gentle sweetness and a smooth finish.

Made from Australian Shiraz selected for its ripeness, balance and natural spice, the 2024 vintage produced fruit with generous dark berry and plum character. Double-distilled into a balanced Classic Rakija, this batch is crisp and clean on entry, with gentle pepper, vibrant fruit and a smooth, warming finish.

The 2024 Shiraz vintage developed rich fruit character, natural concentration and balanced sweetness throughout the growing season. Finished using our closely held family recipe, this Gold Rakija is smooth and full-bodied, with layers of ripe plum, dark fruit and warm spice followed by a long, subtly sweet finish.

Our first Plum Rakija was made from ripe Australian plums selected for their deep colour, natural sweetness and aromatic character. The 2024 fruit was fermented and double-distilled to create an expressive rakija with fragrant plum, gentle spice and a soft sweetness, finished with a smooth and silky texture.