Growing Conditions
With almost ideal weather conditions for whites exceptional fruit has been produced
showing intense varietal flavours
that are typical Margaret River. Aromatic varieties
were outstanding with fresh citrus, lemon blossom and stone fruit on the nose and
palate balanced off by crisp acidity. The temperature cooled off toward the end of
February providing ideal weather condi
tions for the red varietals to fully ripen their
flavour profiles and tannins. Once again there was a huge amount of Marri blossom
leading into vintage therefore Silvereye bird damage was minimal.
Flavour intensity
was further benefited by the fact that c
ropping levels were reduced by around 30%
across the region due to storms in early spring
Harvest
Hand picked.
Winemaking
Over 2 weeks 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.
