Vintage 2016 will be long remembered as the most compact growing season in living memory. A warm spring
was followed by a warmer than average Summer but luckily we were spared from suffering through too many
extreme over-40 degree spikes during the ripening period. The effect of this weather forced an acceleration of
ripening but also a retention of fresh acidity due to the cool nights. It’s not surprising then to see ripe, generous
characters on the 2016 wines”. Mark Nikolich - Senior Winemaker

Wine Notes Colour ruby red Aroma dark cherry, strawberry, herbal notes + spice Palate dark berry, rhubarb, balanced, long finish Cellar up to 10 years Viticulture Region Yarra Valley Vineyard Willowlake Vineyard, Gladysdale Harvest 7th March 2016 Method hand picked Winemaking Process whole berry ferment with 20% whole bunch Fermentation two day cold soak prior to wild fermentation in an open pot fermenter Barrel nine months in blend of new (30%) and seasoned French Hogsheads Alcohol 14.0% Winemakers Rob Dolan + Mark Nikolich