The 2007 vintage shaped up to be another high quality year but with significantly reduced yields in Eden Valley. The highly publicised drought of 2006 was reported as the worst ever. Certainly, the rainfall at Eden Valley for the three months of winter at only 90mm compared to the average of 200mm was one of our driest. 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 a yield loss of 20-25%, compounded by the drought and lack of subsoil moisture with overall losses of up to 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 up 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.

Lifted, sweet aromas of blueberries, blackberries plums and anise with hints of tar, roast meat and vanillin oak.

The palate is sweet, ripe and concentrated with layers of blue fruits and velvety tannins. Lush and complex with excellent depth, length and elegance.

Very deep crimson in colour.

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

***Vino-Lok Closure***: Bottled under the new and innovative Vino-Lok glass closure to protect the wine’s purity.