The Massena label is a partnership between Dan Standish, who began his career making wine at Torbreck and Jaysen Collins from Turkey Flat. In 1999, they had both agreed to work the vintage in Clare Valley . The Moonlight Run, their initial wine, derives its name from their nightly drive back to the Barossa. During the drive home, they would share their ideas about the perfect wine to wash down a hard night's work. Out of this ideal, Moonlight Run and further collaboration was born. Wines under the Massena label are made from 100% Barossa Valley fruit, using traditional, natural wine making techniques to capture the unique flavors of the Barossa.
Winemaking is based on non interventional philosophies, allowing the vineyard character to take pride of place. Destemming into open fermenters, regular pumping over and basket pressing has given wines of full fruit character. All wines are aged in old French Oak barrels with some new French Oak barriques utilized for the
