VINTAGE 2014

We experienced one of the coolest and rainiest winter seasons in the past decade. The cold and wet weather ensured an even bud burst, but initial vineyard growth was slow due to a cool, wet spring and early summer. The climate was favourable during flowering and good berry set was obtained. High rainfall around mid-November resulted in strong vigour, which required meticulous canopy management and crop control to achieve ideal canopy aeration and sunlight exposure. Mild conditions during the very important ripening period provided slow and proper ripening, with cooler weather in March. As a result, our grapes had excellent colour and elegant structure at very acceptable sugar levels. Our yield was 31.2 hectolitres per hectare.