A mild winter led to an early budburst. Spring was cool, wet and windy which slowed shoot
growth. By December the weather had warmed up and we enjoyed some mild to very warm days
until early March when it became very hot. Rain fell mid-March giving the vines some relief but
the cool and cloudy conditions lingered giving just one week of perfect weather in April to harvest
the rest of the reds before another larger front passed over. Grapes are primarily sourced from the
Estate Vineyard, planted in 1972, as well as the McHenry Vineyard, planted in 1994 and our Foxcliffe
Vineyard, planted in 1999. All sites share similar soil types, growing on deep gravel laterite soils derived
from decomposed ironstone over clay sub soils.The Estate vines are dry farmed.

With sweet, spicy aromas reminiscent of mince pies and panforte this zin is a festive feast!

The palate opens with hints of fresh orange peel before developing the panforte and dark chocolate
flavours found on the nose. The palate is firm, ripe and full with a lively texture and long finish. This
zin is ready to drink now or cellar for up to six years.

“Smoke on the water”.