DRINKING WINDOW: Now - 10 years
PRE-VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Average Winter rainfall | Dry conditions from spring through to summer
TEMPERATURE: High winds at flowering | Hot late spring and early summer leading to average summer temperatures
UPSHOT: Inconsistent flowering and fruit set | Low crops
VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Early February rain event | Dry otherwise
TEMPERATURE: Warm days and cool nights
UPSHOT: Consistent ripening conditions | Perfect extended flavour development | High natural acid | Intense flavours and vibrancy of fruit
BLOCK: D Block
VINEYARD: Shallow red clay loam overlying shattered limestone | North-south oriented rows | Elevated eastern aspect | Long even sunlight
UPSHOT: Rich ripe fruit | Supple tannins | Intense aromatic and flavour profile
HARVEST: 6th March – 14th March 2020
FERMENATION: De-stemmed | Left on skins for 8-12 days | Open pump-overs and hand plunging | Basket pressed
OAK: French – 60% new, 40% 2nd use | Natural malolactic fermentation | 22 months maturation
TECH ANALYSIS: Alcohol – 15.0% | pH – 3.60 | Acid – 6.7g/L | RS – <1.0g/L
Blackberry and dark fruit aromatics burst onto the palate, underpinned by hints of macadamia and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is soft and round, carrying richness within an elegant frame. An expressive yet restrained style, offering immediate appeal and the structure to evolve beautifully over the next fifteen years.
