DRINKING WINDOW: 10-15 years
PRE-VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Average Winter rainfall | Above average Spring rainfall.
TEMPERATURE: Warm Spring to early Summer | No extreme heat events.
UPSHOT: Consistent flowering and fruit set | Healthy leaf/canopies | Controlled development.
VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Dry Summer and Autumn.
TEMPERATURE: Below average daytime temperatures | Cool nights.
UPSHOT: Consistent ripening conditions | Extended even flavour development | High natural acid | Wines of power and elegance.
H-BLOCK: Deep red clay loam | Western bank of Greenock Creek | Old Clone | Low topographical position | Slight Easterly aspect | East-West oriented rows.
UPSHOT: Reduced natural vine vigour | Intense & vibrant fruit development.
FERMENTATION: De-stemmed | Skin maceration for 12 days | Basket Pressed | 6 5% New French Oak | Natural malolactic fermentation | 22 months maturation.
HARVEST: 18 - 30 MARCH 2021
TECH ANALYSIS: Alcohol 15.0% | pH: 3.53 | Acid: 6.7g/L | RS <1.0g/L
PROFILE: Dark fruits and satsuma plum are wrapped in rich dark chocolate, with hints of mint and thyme bringing aromatic complexity. A plush, velvety palate unfolds, finishing with the balance and structure to reward careful cellaring.
TEXTURE: Concentrated structure | Powerful Depth & Bright Aromatics.
