Growing Conditions
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.
Nose
Lifted, pure, almost opulent, dark fruit and ripe plum aromas with herbal minty notes.
Palate
The palate is broad and attention grabbing with incredibly sweet blackcurrant fruits and layers of youthful tannins, that showcase the structure of this elegantly balanced wine.
Appearance
Dark crimson with deep red hues.
Aging
Matured in new American and French oak hogsheads prior to blending and bottling.
Harvest
An early onset of autumn caused a late harvest, with average yields, good to exceptional quality and intense flavour in the grapes.
