A truly remarkable growing season that was marked by dry weather. A late season frost and a cooler start to the flowering period in December created conditions for low-yields across much of the region. As an average our estate and grower blocks were 25-30% down, with a surprising num- ber of Sauvignon vineyards yielding single digits. Pristinely clean fruit on the vine with smaller than usual bunches had Marlborough vintners quietly brimming with excitement. With no disease pressure, and the driest summer in Marlborough for over 90 years harvest started on the 13th of March and was more of a sprint than a marathon, with the last block coming in on the 30th of March. The earliest and quickest harvest in many years. The wine displays the season very well, with excellent flavour intensity and plush mid-palate fruit weight. A great expression of Sauvignon from a fantastic vintage.
