Despite the increased challenges growers faced in this season, overall Padthaway appears to have come through it well. Yields were slightly lower than the 5 year average, resulting in excellent fruit quality with long extended ripening time, harvesting well into May. We can we can expect fresh, rich wines with good depth and quality from Padthaway Vintage 2023 – definitely one to watch.
MUNDA (LAND/TERROIR) A mix of lower (80%) country of red-brown
clay for profile and body with upper (20%) country of deep red
volcanic soils and granite for perfume and lift.
HARVEST Machine harvested in the early hours of the morning to
retain freshness
FERMENTATION De-stemmed, crushed and fermented into a mix of
open and static fermenters. Fermented on Skins for up to 8-10 days.
AGEING Post fermentation the Cabernet Sauvignon was pressed off
skins and transferred to a combination of 2nd and 3rd use French oak hogsheads for 12 months.