A moderately wet winter combined with average spring conditions meant that vines grew well in the mild weather. Ideal flowering conditions in late spring/early summer lead to the potential for near-average yields. Late December became warm and dry and assured for healthy canopies with low disease pressure. The summer months of January and February were typically hot and dry but extreme heat periods were shorter than in recent memory, characterized instead by well above-average overnight temperatures. March and April provided the light and warmth which lead to full and balanced maturity being achieved across all grape varieties. All in all, the 2018 vintage will be considered a standout of this decade, fittingly so in the years we celebrated our 150th anniversary of family winemaking.

Deeply perfumed aromas of Satsuma plum, blackberry and forest berries are supported by lifted floral notes and hints of mace, nutmeg and white pepper.

Delicious vibrant red currant and bramble fruit flavours lead to subtle blur fruits, black pepper and earthy notes of crushed oregano and roasted root vegetables, while rich and textural layers of fine, velvety tannins provide a long, plush finish.

Very deep crimson in colour.