The preceding winter was unusually dry, with frosty nights and clear days. The rain instead came in spring, and the luxuriantly growing vines benefited from the greenhouse effect. The indicators were of a hot dry summer, although only a serious burst of heat was experienced in mid January and again at the end of February; otherwise it was a mild summer, which had a significant delaying effect on the ripening process.

Sweet violets, mulberries and cigar box aromas with cassis and herbal hints.

Exceptional palate structure and balance with fine-grained tannins, richness, complexity and great length.

Very deep crimson in colour.

Braised venison, beef or kangaroo, wild mushrooms and roasted onions, baked as individual pies in buttery flaky pastry.

An early onset of autumn caused a late harvest, with average yields, good to exceptional quality and intense flavour in the grapes.