The beginning of the season for the 2012 vintage saw a cold winter with below average rainfall. Rainfall was also below average in spring with mild conditions and an early budburst. Flowering and fruit set were affected by persistent morning fogs and drizzly weather, which led to a reduction in crop and smaller bunches. Summer was mild with average temperatures influenced by moderating southlies off the ocean in January and only two short heat events, at New Year and at the end of February. The coldest periods were the second week of January and the second week of February. This provided for slow ripening, which encouraged intense fruit flavours, high natural acidity and good balance. Rainfall leading up to vintage was above average, with the heaviest rainfall events in late January and late February.

Exhibiting enticingly sweet aromas of scented green apples, white currants, stone-fruits and citrus blossom with a hint of slate and lime zest.

The savoury palate is rich and textural with beautiful citrus and stone-fruit flavours, crisp acidity and a long, restrained finish.

Pale straw with green hues.

Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage (no oak or tank maturation) to preserve the wine’s aromatic fruit characters.

Temperatures were average going into an early harvest at the beginning of March, warming to an Indian summer in April. This allowed for a long window of picking, finishing on April 20.