A normal wet winter was followed by a picturesque dry spring. The long range weather patterns indicated a shift from La Niña towards El Niño, which favours drier and hotter conditions. In these warmer seasons, we adjust our practices to encourage slightly higher yields and more canopy cover. However, the unexpected summer rainfall in December and January presented a unique challenge, resulting in larger bunches and berry development. Warm conditions prevailed through February and early March, promoting ripening of flavours and sugars with the balance we were aiming for. The warmth led to an intense couple of weeks, during which we harvested the majority of the grapes. 

WINEMAKING

Hand-picked, pressed to ceramic egg and stainless steel tank for fermentation. Matured in ceramic egg and old French oak barriques on lees for 4 months before blending. Bottled September 2024. Certified Organic and Biodynamic.