The 2006 vintage shaped up as another high quality year but with only average yields in the Barossa. After a late break in mid June 2005, winter and spring rains were some of the best for years in the lead-up to flowering in early summer. Some varieties such as riesling and shiraz suffered more than others from poor set, leading to ‘hen and chicken’. While there was some damage in Eden Valley from frost, this had only minor impact on the overall yield; however, yields in most varieties were down by 15-20%. The summer was mild with southerly winds, reminiscent of 2002. Brief heat waves occurred in late January and mid February but were early enough not to affect quality, with only minor sunburn on exposed fruit.

Sweet, fragrant aromas of lemon pith, zesty brown lime, white stone fruit and white currant with hints of clove, talc and minerals.

The richly fruited palate has a lovely intensity and depth of citrus flavours with pure acid that is just softening, and a long, lingering finish.

Gold in colour with green hues.

Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the wine’s delicate fruit characters.

Whites were nearly all picked by the end of March, an unusual situation