“This vintage exhibits plum, dark cherry, violet and cassis on the nose. On the palate it is full bodied with great acid structure, showing flavours of black fruits and chocolate backed by a hint of coffee. This was a great vintage producing a more masculine wine than previous vintages. It has a long finish and is an age friendly wine that would pair well with grilled game meat and roasted vegetables.”
Graham Pierce, Winemaker
“A cool and humid spring started off the 2012 growing season which showed steady, concentrated growth in the vines. A lengthy dry spell followed, which enabled us to perfectly control the vigor and crop load in the vineyards. July and August brought us the desired temperatures and dry days which then extended far into the harvest season. One of the best years we have seen for flavour profiles, balanced ripeness and quality.”