The season commenced with warmer than average temperatures and made way for excellent flowering and fruit set. By early summer, Growing Degree Days were ahead of the long-term average. This progression slowed with the onset of rain events, which supported the health of the vines. Leading up to harvest, our open canopy trellising system ensured the fruit continued to ripen in pristine condition. Harvest commenced during settled weather with the fruit showing optimum physiological ripeness. A great growing season, resulting in fruit with exceptional aromatics and varietal character. 

The fruit was destemmed, crushed and transferred into stainless steel fermentation tanks. The must was inoculated with pure yeast cultures to enhance varietal aromatics and fruit characters. Tailored rackings and pump-overs were performed during fermentation to obtain delicate fruit tannins and maximise flavour and colour extraction. Following gentle pressing, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in tank and in French oak barriques. A large portion of the blend was then aged in French oak barriques for 11 months to provide softness and complexity to the wine.