Growing Conditions
2016 was one of the most varied vintages in years for the Southern regions in WA. An early budburst followed by a relatively hot dry spring and mild summer, saw early flowering and fruit set. Every indication was for one of the earliest and quickest vintages on record. Some sparkling fruit was received late January which is our earliest ever fruit intake.
Winemaking
Fruit was harvested in the cool of the night to prevent oxidation and retain flavour. 36 hours of extended skin contact (post crushing and
must chill) was used to enhance mouthfeel and aromatic extraction. Only the free run fraction (580L/T) was used for this wine.
