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
Warm days and cool nights
TEMPERATURE: Consistent ripening conditions | Perfect extended flavour development | High natural acid | UPSHOT: 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: De-stemmed | 10-day Fermentation with regular pump overs | Basket pressed
OAK: French – 100% 2nd and 3rd use | Natural malolactic fermentation | 15 months maturation
TECH ANALYSIS: Alcohol – 15.5% | pH – 3.64 | Acid – 6.0g/L | RS – <1.0g/L
Cherry and blueberry open the nose with vibrancy, supported by fennel and a lift of peppercorn spice. The palate shows good structure, with layers of stewed rhubarb adding depth and intrigue. Bright yet grounded, this wine offers a harmonious balance of fruit, spice, and savoury complexity.
