growing season in the south west of Western Australia was favourable for the production of great wine. After a winter of sufficient rain, the spring to autumn period was continuously warm to hot, dry and characterised by less than average summer precipitation or humidity. An added bonus to the benign harvest conditions was the explosion of native blossom which sated the otherwise grape-loving, resident bird populations. The Margaret River vintage was without significant weather events such as heat spikes or summer rains. Diurnal temperature variations were below average which meant the nights remained warmish. Strong maritime cooling influences and retained soil moisture allowed the vines to maintain healthy canopies until harvest.

Rich aromas of cinnamon & plums with underlying gingerbread sweetness, finished with warm tobacco notes.

Luscious fruit notes of blackberry coulis & blueberry paired with vanilla. A smokiness then
presents itself for a charred, savoury finish. The wine is well balanced with ripe tannins, acid structure &
length.

Deep garnet.