A later start to picking and a mild period of ripening finished with the last grapes being picked in mid-May. A wet 2016 winter gave us a good foundation for our predominately dry-grown vines on their own roots, and a Coll, wet and fiercely windy spring followed, with a slightly high spring rainfall than the Barossa Valley, which delayed flowering, though conditions during set meant that yields were at average levels. A mild summer with regular rainfall events followed, which allowed the grapes to reach full physiological maturity. The significant rainfall events largely missed our area and therefore we harvested the majority of our grapes in healthy condition. As always, careful hand picking in the vineyard and sorting of grapes as they were processed made sure that quality was not compromised.

Vibrant and fragrant aromas of flowering herbs, thyme, bay leaf, violets, cedar overlaying deeper notes of plum, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, cloves and anise.

Plush and succulent plum, blackberry, blueberry and mulberry fruits provide purity to the well balanced, bright palate. The tannins are beautifully fine and velvety, extending with lingering flavours of baking spices and garrigue herbs for a long, elegant finish.

Deep crimson with purple hues.

Matured in 21% new and 79% seasoned French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.