DRINKING WINDOW: 5-10 Years
PRE-VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Winter (Late) Spring (Above Average).
TEMPERATURE: Warm Spring and early Summer | No extreme heat.
UPSHOT: Consistent flowering and fruit set | Healthy canopy.
VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Summer (below average) | Autumn (light).
TEMPERATURE: Days (cool - below average) | Nights (cool).
UPSHOT: Mild, even consistent ripening conditions | Gradual & dense flavour accumulation | High natural acid.
BAROSSA VALLEY: C-Block, E-Block and H-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 | Partial extended skin maceration – ranging from 12 to 45 days on skins.
OAK: 10% new, 90% seasoned | Natural malolactic fermentation | 10 months maturation.
Tomato vine and fresh herbs provide a savoury lift. Juicy plum brings freshness to the palate, balancing the herbal edge with vibrant fruit and fine structure.
