2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Drink now or hold
Region Central Otago
Soil Alluvial sandy or silt loam with schist and quartz gravel
Vineyard Yield 47 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 16 Apr 2023 and 2023-04-17
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date Jan 2025
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,800 bottles
Bottles1,800
Production Details The vineyard was farmed without pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilizers. All fruit was destemmed.
Tasting Notes Crushed berries, orange, cedar and lemongrass, with fine integrated tannins and a polished finish.
Critics Ratings 95/100
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Drink now or hold
Region Central Otago
Soil Alluvial sandy or silt loam with schist and quartz gravel
Orientation North-Northeast-Facing, Block 4
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 16 Apr 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date 22 Nov 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,427 bottles
Bottles1,427
Production Details The vineyard was farmed without pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilizers. Vinification used 14% whole bunches and 26–29 days on skins. Maturation lasted 17 months in old French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, walnut, bark and mushroom; linear, lightly chewy, long and tense.
Critics Ratings 96/100
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Region Central Otago
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 29 days
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 857 bottles
Bottles857
Production Details All fruit was destemmed and fermented with wild yeast.
Certifications BioGro
Tasting Notes Crushed strawberry, cedar, leafy notes and spice, with defined tannins and a crunchy, umami finish.
Critics Ratings 17.5/20
Sources: www.winesentience.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2169460 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |