Growing Conditions
Vintage 2019 shaped up to be a challenging one, with below-average yields, however the quality was very high, with beautiful expressions of varietal character and generally good balance and structure. The hand-picked fruit that arrived at the winery in the cool of the morning was clean, with good concentrated flavours. A dry winter, spring and summer with warmer than average temperatures in January and February lead to the advancement of maturity of all grape varieties in the Eden Valley and an early onset of vintage. The later-ripening varieties, riesling and cabernet were standouts, however most varieties were of a very high standard, including shiraz despite minuscule yields.
Nose
Lifted and fragrant aromas of citrus florals, frangipani, finger lime and kaffir lime leaf, with hints of bath salts and green peppercorn.
Palate
Excellent flavour intensity showing concentrated citrus flavours of lime juice and Meyer lemon, supported by mineralogy and crispness for an incredibly long and dry finish.
Appearance
Pale straw with lime green hues.
Aging
Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.