Growing Conditions
Due to a colder than normal Spring, fruit set was adversely affected. Bunch
numbers were in line with the previous vintage however bunch weights were well
down. No heatwaves were experienced during the ripening period and warm
sunshine and cool nights prev
ailed for the most part. This, coupled with smaller
crops resulted in intensely flavoured and attractive wines. 50ml of rainfall after the
white harvest in early March delayed the picking of the red grapes. This freshened
up the red grapes and no deleterio
us effects were noticed in quality. Most red grapes
were harvested before Easter and were in excellent condition. All in all, vintage
2015 in Margaret River will be remembered again for wines of outstanding quality
albeit in lesser quantities.
Harvest
Hand picked.
Winemaking
Over
several days
the berries are cold soaked, gently plunged and
temperature controlled in 4 tonne parcels in
open fermenters
for gentle and full
extraction.
The wine is m
atured in
100%
French oak
barriques
(26% new)
for
2
years,
then
further
stored
in our underground climate controlled cellar
for
18
months
before release.
The inviting nose bursts with ripe raspberry, redcurrant and
cherry plum fruit leather aromas with hints of violet and sweet spice. Fine tannins, a
succulent depth of flavour and balanced acidity result in a wine that is extremely
easy to drink and a wonderful food wine.
