The outstanding 2021 vintage is up there as one of my favourites. Sufficient winter rains revitalized the vines after two consecutive dry, frost-affected and low-yielding years. Spring was near perfect for budburst, flowering and fruit set, enabling vines to flourish and reach their full potential. With even slow ripening, fantastic colour and flavour development, and acid retention, summer was gorgeous and mild. Finally, an unhurried harvest reduced pressure on fermenter space, cellar hands, and my sanity! As a result, we have captured the personality and quality from every vineyard. Light to medium depth crimson with purple hues. Lifted black cherry, raspberry and rose petal with hints of sweet spice and white pepper. Sweet, juicy fruit flows over the palate which is light to medium-bodied. The red berries are balanced nicely by brambly, peppery spice and soft tannins which continue through the long and fruity finish.