The Mount Barker region experienced warm to hot and very dry conditions throughout the vintage. With soil moisture very low, the cooler south facing vineyard sites did receive some reprieve off the southern ocean. This relief was limited as the seasonal on shore streams that deliver coastal drizzle and cooler conditions across the region, were weaker than normal. These warmer than average conditions did accelerate ripeness and the wines produced from the 2012 vintage are full of bright varietal fruit flavours, good acidity and ripe tannins.

Perfumed notes of white field flowers enriched with ripe pear and citrus oils, nutmeg spice and nougat.

The palate has a pliable core of citrus, peach and honeydew fruits dusted with a fine nut-meal texture. A distinct and flint/mineral acidity finishes the wine.

Grilled salmon with a lemon caper aioli.