The 2014 moon cycles put Easter quite late in the season, so the expectation of a late harvest prevailed until South Australia experienced its record number of heat days over 40C in January, culminating in the worst bushfire in Eden Valley in living memory, and followed by the wettest February in 44 years. Fortunately much of the Barossa was still in veraison, which allowed the quenching rain to rebalance the fruit, particularly in the older dry-grown vineyards. The range to mild autumnal weather in late February after the rains allowed for a focus on early vintage white varieties, while the red varieties continue to fully ripen. March became colder and wetter, which seemed to change to a winter pattern after the equinox, resulting in one of the longest and latest vintages. In summary, a challenging season with excellent quality but very low yields.

Classic cabernet aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and violet are complemented by herbaceous notes of crushed flowering herbs and fresh oregano, supported by hints of red currant, anise and Dutch chocolate.

The elegantly structured palate offers red currant, cassis and blue and black berry fruit flavours, woven with beautifully balanced fine-grained tannins and a creamy texture to create a savoury finish of great depth and length

Deep crimson in colour.

Matured in 28% new and 72% seasoned French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling,