The 2007 vintage shaped up to be another high quality year but with significantly reduced yields in Eden Valley. Despite an early winter break, rainfall during winter and spring was the worst for years in the lead-up to flowering. There was significant spring frost damage in Eden Valley, with yield losses of 20-25%, compounded by the drought and lack of subsoil moisture with overall losses of 50%. Brief heat waves occurred during January; otherwise, it was mild and dry. At the end of January a tropical air mass connected with a cold front to bring good rains to the agricultural areas of South Australia, with flooding in the north. The 70mm rainfall fell steadily over four days, coinciding with veraison, which freshened up the vine canopy to assist with ripening the fruit for harvest. February was recorded as the hottest for 100 years, which brought the already reduced crop to an earlier ripening phase.

A complex bouquet of cassis, blackberries and cedar with savoury nuances of tar and roasted meats.

Sweet, ripe, lush fruit and velvety, fine-grained tannins create a palate of excellent balance and length.

Deep crimson in colour.

Matured in 30% new and 70% seasoned oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.