The 2017 vintage began with above average rainfall in winter and spring, which set the vines up very well. Bud burst was on time, but conditions were very cool for the first part of spring. The summer rains stopped in mid-January and it was very dry for the rest of the summer with only a few millimetres of rain meaning that disease pressure was low. The days were mild with a lot of cool nights which delayed ripening on all varieties. This longer hang-time resulted in excellent conditions for flavour and aroma development.

2017

McLaren Vale

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Alc. 14.9%
TA 7.1g/L
pH 3.47

Bright cherry red.

Lifted aromas of sour cherries and rasperries along with hints of wild herbs and violets.

A bright and juicy wine of medium weight. The palate has red cherry and cranberry fruit flavours along with savoury truffle characters and fine tannins.