“The 2021 vintage was truly remarkable, producing wines with exceptional complexity, vibrance and energy that will age very well in bottle. Don’t rush these reds, they have plenty of stamina to mature gracefully for many more years, if you have the self-discipline!

2022 was a whole different kettle of fish. The growing conditions were excellent, with above average winter rainfall followed by a cool, late spring. These beautiful conditions took a sudden turn as heat peaks hit us in December and January, stressing the vineyards and making harvest decisions more challenging. It was critical to listen closely to these very particular vineyards - they all have their own idiosyncrasies my decisions needed to be carefully in tune with each one.

With heat spikes, acids decrease rapidly in the berries so we made the decision to pick some or our vineyards earlier to retain freshness, which turned out to be a great move for vintage 2022. ”