The Mount Barker and Porongurup regions experienced warm to hot conditions throughout the 2012 vintage. The effect of little spring or summer rain was intensified by hot spells throughout March. With soil moisture very low, the cooler south facing vineyard sites did receive some reprieve off the southern ocean. This relief was however limited as the seasonal on shore streams that deliver coastal drizzle and cooler conditions across the region, appeared weaker than normal. These warmer than average conditions did accelerate ripeness and allowed red varieties to be harvested earlier as mature flavours, tannin and intense colour were evident at lower Baume’s. The wines produced from the 2012 vintage are full of bright fruit flavours, good acidity and ripe tannins.

Lush, rich plums and black cherry with vanilla and black pepper spice.

A delicate Shiraz with primary fruit notes of blackberry followed by hints of nutmeg, & smooth, dark, velvet chocolate.

Deep and dense garnet.

Slow roasted Pork Belly with Sage.