Good winter rainfall meant near full soil moisture profiles at budburst. Moderate rain during early spring encouraged good shoot growth, with a quick and even flowering resulting in excellent fruit set. Mild & dry conditions, without any significant extremes continued throughout the growing season. Production levels were excellent, above long term averages and the mild & slow ripening conditions enabled strong varietal character to develop. Vintage was dry with stable weather so fruit was harvested, at optimal flavour development and high natural acidity. A "goldilocks" vintage.

Black cherry and black currant. Savoury notes of spice and black pepper.

A bold array of blackcurrants with a background of spicy oak. Good impact follows with the admirable purity of cassis flavours supported by a well-weighted tannic grip.

Deep ruby

A few mates and a wood fire pizza sitting around an open fire that you can stare into whilst solving the problems of the world.

Combination of seasoned American & Hungarian oak for 24 months.

Picked in the cool of the evening in 2 parcels 2 weeks apart.

Bottled 30 October 2023