A cold calm winter was followed by a mild spring lacking the extremes occasionally endured in
the south west. The growing season was dry from mid-November through to mid-April. Judicious
irrigation maintained vine health allowing a long, slow ripening season with most varieties
harvested up to seven days later than usual. The rains held off throughout March and April to allow
a smooth, problem free harvest, completing a fantastic vintage.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.

The sweet, spicy aromas evoke cardamon, vanilla beans and candied fruit.

Flavours reminiscent of summer pudding greet the palate, developing into the richer fig and Christmas
cake characteristics typical of Cape Mentelle Zinfandel. The palate is full and robust with a firm core
of chalky tannins perfectly balancing the density of the wine. This zin is ready to drink or cellar for up
to six years.

Garnet