The 2000 vintage was small and early. Another drought winter, frost at the end of October, poor flower development in spring and the unseasonal cool temperatures in late October/early November led to low yields. This was compounded by searing summer temperatures and a large amount of rain at the end of February - 100mm of rain over 24 hours courtesy of a tropical cyclone up north - which caused splitting of fruit, mould infections and subsequent shrivel and raisining. Overall, the whites are delicate with good flavour intensity while the reds are showing great potential.

A sweet spicy nose, complex, with exotic wild cherry, blackberry, rhubarb and gamy, deep/brooding aromas. Vanilla and delicious clove hints from the oak maturation.

A well-structured palate with rich sweet spicy fruit, complex and full with silky textured tannins and a long lingering finish.

Crimson/ruby in colour.

Salad of rare grilled duck breast with lamb's lettuce, raspberry and hazelnut vinaigrette.