2024 vintage was the hottest, driest and earliest harvest on record. Rainfall turned off like a tap at the end of September 2023, with nominally no rain until the season broke in May 2024. Unseasonable warmth all through the growing season combined with heatwaves in January meant harvest started early and was over extremely quickly. But with sunshine comes flavour and 2024 does not disappoint in fruit weight and con centration. No rain and plenty of sun means wines hit their optimal ripeness (albeit earli er than expected!) and created wines with great depth of flavour and extract.
The back label says this is sauvignon blanc and semillon with a splash of chenin blanc. The result? A delicious drink. Floral and spicy, tangy and juicy, it’s a combo that’s come together so well – nothing dominates. There’s texture, a tug of phenolics adding to the palate weight and lively acidity to close. Nice one. - 92 points, Jane Faulkner
