DRINKING WINDOW: Now - 10 years
PRE-VINTAGE
RAILFALL: Wet winter | Very dry spring and early summer
TEMPERATURE: Cool early summer conditions
UPSHOT: Early budburst and flowering | No disease pressure | Earlier expected harvest dates
VINTAGE
RAINFALL: Mid-February rain event | Dry otherwise
TEMPERATURE: Warm days and cool nights
UPSHOT: Fast late ripening conditions | Extended flavour development | High natural acid | Rich flavours and vibrant fruit
H-BLOCK: Deep red clay loam | Western bank of Greenock Creek | Old clone | Low topographical position |
UPSHOT: Slight easterly aspect | East-west oriented rows Intense fruit | Consistent varietal characteristics | Herbaceous notes
FERMENTATION: De-stemmed | 2-3 pump overs per day
OAK: French – 60% new, 40% old | Natural malolactic fermentation | Blended after 6 months | 22 months maturation
TECH ANALYSIS: Alcohol – 14.8% | pH – 3.64 | Acid – 6.8g/L | RS – <1.0g/L
Lifted notes of dark chocolate mint and flint introduce a wine with presence and poise. Fresh vanilla bean and a touch of fruit sweetness fill the mid-palate, while a firm structural line brings drive and focus.
