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
C-BLOCK: Very shallow red clay loam overlying shattered limestone | North-south oriented rows | Elevated eastern aspect
UPSHOT: Reduced natural vine vigour | Intense and vibrant flavour profile
FERMENTATION: 90% De-stemmed | 40% extended skin maceration for 60 days | 10% whole bunch fermentation
OAK: Seasoned | Natural malolactic fermentation | 9 months maturation
TECH ANALYSIS: Alcohol – 14.5% | pH – 3.56 | Acid – 6.0g/L | RS – <1 g/L
Bright cherry and pomegranate lead the nose, interwoven with layers of spice—clove, nutmeg, and a hint of truffle adding earthy depth. The palate is vibrant and structured, with good acidity and crunchy tannins giving drive.
