Below average winter and spring rainfall. January and February experienced consistent warm days and cool nights, creating ideal conditions for gentle, even ripening. This allowed the fruit to mature with excellent concentration and natural acidity. The harvest began in mid-February and progressed rapidly with exceptional fruit quality.
TERROIR/PROVENANCE/REGION
The vineyards which contribute to this blend are scattered throughout Eden Valley and have been selected especially for Chardonnay. These sites are characterised by their cool, high elevation and granitic, mica schist soils. Long, cool ripening is perfect for flavour accumulation and intensity. These different vineyard sites provide a rich tapestry of flavours, each adding their own unique character to the final blend.