Widely regarded as one of the best Yarra Valley vintages in decades, 2021 was cool which allowed the slow, ideal ripening for almost all varieties. Both the upper and lower Yarra Valley have produced perfumed fruit with fine lined acidity, ideal for current consumption and cellaring
Viticulture
Region: Yarra Valley
Vineyard: Willowlake Vineyard, Gladysdale
Harvest: 1st April 2021
Method: hand-harvested
Winemaking
Process: gently destemmed, whole berry, 4 day cold soak
Fermentation: open pot fermenters, hand plunged, wild and inoculated ferments
Barrel: 30% new French oak, 70% 1st and 2nd use French oak, 10 months
Alcohol: 13%
Winemakers: Rob Dolan, Adrian Santolin + The Team