Description

Vintage Conditions:

The 2018 growing season was a return to weather conditions more favourable and typical of the past decade in the south west of Western Australia. Our Margaret River vintage commenced on 19th February with Chardonnay and concluded with Cabernet Sauvignon on 19rd April. Good winter rains were followed by a temperate spring, and a moderate to warm summer – a text book progression of seasons for the ideal vintage. With verasion came the native marri blossom and a sigh of relief that the annual joust with the native, resident birds would be a minor battle not a major war. As autumn progressed, conditions remained fine and promising. Yields were moderate across all varieties and full ripeness and flavour development concurrent. The early quality assessment of the 2018 vintage is simply excellent. White wines are very pure with strong varietal focus, Rosé perfumed and elegant while the Reds show ripe berry flavours and supple tannins.

Winemaking Notes:

This wine is made by applying many winemaking techniques in order to create a complex wine. Grapes are picked in the cool of the early morning to retain freshness. They are then gently crushed and whole bunch pressing of the juice takes place. The juice is then transferred directly to French oak barrels for cool fermentation to begin. This whole gentle process ensures the bright varietal flavours are captured and retained and fermentation in French oak adds dimension and richness. This combination of methods ensures a wine with intense fruit, freshness, subtle toasty oak notes, a creamy texture and a fine line of acidity.