The Great Southern sub regions began the growing season with just adequate soil moisture and scant catchment fill. Predictably unpredictable spring weather in November did impact flowering, set and early spring growth on exposed sites. Summer was hot but uniformly so with some late onshore drizzle which brought the vintage to a rapid close in early April. With yields below average, the wines produced.

The continental and cool climate of the Great Southern produces elegant yet powerful Shiraz. From the Frankland sub region, where Shiraz reigns, the intense dark cherry fruit, black pepper spice, opulent fleshy sweet fruit and fine tannins herald the region’s Shiraz signature This wine has a focused core of dark fruits wrapped in the warmth and comfort of oak’s vanilla with dark chocolate, liquorice and black pepper spice. The palate has a densely knit structure, loaded with fruit and finished with fine mouth coating tannins. While youthful, the poise and completeness of the wine is exciting.