Growing Conditions
Vintage 2000 vintage was small and early. Another drought winter, frost at the end of October, poor flower development in spring and the unseasonal cool temperatures in late October/early November led to yields. This was compounded by searing summer temperatures and a large amount of rain at the end of February - 100mm of rain over 24 hours courtesy of a tropical cyclone up north - which caused splitting of fruit, mould infections and subsequent shrivel and raisining.
Nose
Fragrant sweet honey, clover blossom, grassy, clove/vanilla spice with underlying hints of lemon zest and honey yoghurt.
Palate
A rich mouth- filling complex palate with a fleshy structure and a lingering crisp finish.
Appearance
Rich gold in colour.
Harvest
Overall, the whites are delicate with good flavor intensity while the reds are showing great potential for ageing.
***Two Day Harvest***: 17-18 April 2000