After one of the worst droughts in history the soil moisture profile and dams were lower than at the start of winter. Spring was frosty and windy but not overly wet. The frosts in October were bad news for many, although the rains were at least strategic, which resulted in better fruit set than last year. The hot, dry and windy weather during summer stressed the vines severely, reducing the berry size and crop. A serious rain event occurred in late February causing some fruit split. This year must surely go down on record as being one of our hottest, driest and windiest summers, leading to a smaller vintage of potentially very good quality.

Exotic floral aromas of lantana with tropical nuances of gooseberry and monstera-fruit showing grassy notes.

Fine delicate flavours showing intensity, good acidity with a crisp, crunchy long fine finish.

Pale gold/green in colour.

Grilled squid with parsley and olives.

***Two Day Harvest***: 7-8 March 2003

***Stelvin cap***: Bottled under a Stelvin screw cap to capture the freshness and keeping qualities of sauvignon blanc and to protect its purity from cork-influenced off characters.