McLaren Vale experienced a wet winter, but also a mild spring and summer. This created superb ripening conditions from fruit set and flowering through version and ripening. Yields, however, were slightly down across the board. 2021 was touted ‘the best quality vintage so far this century’, but 2022 will give it a run for its money. A civilised vintage created a relaxed picking environment and enabled an ideal balance of sugar ripeness, natural acidity, and texture in the resulting wines.

COLOUR
Deep red with purple hues
BOUQUET
Red berries, blueberries, liquorice, macadamia and a kick of freshly cracked black pepper
PALATE
Abundant and layered, displaying a rich tapestry of flavours. The dusty, firm tannins provide a solid structure, creating a framework that supports and enhances the vibrant fruit, building a solid foundation but also elegantly filling out the middle palate, resulting in a well-balanced, approachable wine. – Producer’s Notes