The 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 low 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.

Sweet perfumed violets, cassis, cedar and vanillin oak with hints of anise and cigar box.

Alluring sweet fruit, soft velvety texture with great mouth feel and balance. Layered and seamless with fine-grained tannins and a long finish.

Deep crimson in colour.

Roasted lamb chump with tarragon peperonata.

Overall, the whites are delicate with good flavour intensity while the reds are showing great potential for ageing.

***Single Day Harvest***: 3 May 2000